Hydrologic Technicians Salary in Santa Rosa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $79,860 +36.3% vs national
Median hourly $38.40
10th percentile $63,080
90th percentile $100,350
Employed locally 30
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,080
    25th
    $70,790
    50th (median)
    $79,860
    75th
    $79,860
    90th
    $100,350

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 2023 • Census ACS
    Hydrologic Technicians salary vs area income 78% Median Hydrologic Technicians salary is 22% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Hydrologic Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Midland, TX $102,150
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $83,710
    Washington $81,380
    New Hampshire $77,140
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $76,940
    Missouri $72,630

    Nearby metros — Hydrologic Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $83,710
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $68,490
    California $63,900
    Fresno, CA $54,430
    North Carolina $51,710
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $51,170

    Related occupations in Santa Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $92,980
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $110,310
    Food Science Technicians $51,450
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $139,110
    Urban and Regional Planners $121,940
    Chemical Technicians $53,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Hydrologic Technicians make per hour in Santa Rosa?

    The median hourly wage for Hydrologic Technicians in Santa Rosa, CA is $38.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.24 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Rosa above or below average for Hydrologic Technicians salaries?

    The median Hydrologic Technicians salary in Santa Rosa, CA is 36.3% above the national median of $58,570. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Hydrologic Technicians in Santa Rosa?

    Entry-level Hydrologic Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $63,080 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,790.