Hydrologic Technicians Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $56,420 -3.7% vs national
Median hourly $27.13
10th percentile $39,560
90th percentile $82,220
Employed locally 50
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,560
    25th
    $42,250
    50th (median)
    $56,420
    75th
    $71,950
    90th
    $82,220

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Hydrologic Technicians salary vs area income 79% Median Hydrologic Technicians salary is 21% 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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $79,860
    New Hampshire $77,140
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $76,940

    Nearby metros — Hydrologic Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $64,750
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $56,370
    Florida $52,210

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $86,890
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $61,980
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $78,260
    Forensic Science Technicians $57,950
    Biological Technicians $46,840
    School Psychologists $82,930

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Hydrologic Technicians make per hour in Tampa?

    The median hourly wage for Hydrologic Technicians in Tampa, FL is $27.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.28 or more per hour.

    Is Tampa above or below average for Hydrologic Technicians salaries?

    The median Hydrologic Technicians salary in Tampa, FL is 3.7% below 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Hydrologic Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $39,560 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,250.