Hydrologic Technicians
Collect and organize data concerning the distribution and circulation of ground and surface water, and data on its physical, chemical, and biological properties. Measure and report on flow rates and ground water levels, maintain field equipment, collect water samples, install and collect sampling equipment, and process samples for shipment to testing laboratories. May collect data on behalf of hydrologists, engineers, developers, government agencies, or agriculture.
- O*NET-SOC code
19-4044.00 - Preparation Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
- O*NET data has no skill, knowledge or ability ratings for this occupation, so it can't be compared by skills.
Wages
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $44,950 | $52,040 | $64,790 | $84,680 | $100,480 |
By state (28)
| State | Employment | Median annual | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 50 | $65,170 | 0.81 |
| California | 300 | $70,790 | 0.90 |
| Colorado | $56,780 | ||
| Florida | 240 | $61,820 | 1.30 |
| Georgia | 60 | $66,770 | 0.66 |
| Idaho | 50 | $54,950 | 3.33 |
| Illinois | $52,870 | ||
| Kentucky | 30 | $65,170 | 0.96 |
| Louisiana | 40 | $65,170 | 1.05 |
| Maryland | 50 | $67,520 | 1.06 |
| Massachusetts | 60 | $73,820 | 0.95 |
| Missouri | 40 | $79,440 | 0.70 |
| Montana | 70 | $53,550 | 6.99 |
| Nevada | 30 | $68,660 | 1.20 |
| New Hampshire | 50 | $64,790 | 3.67 |
| New Jersey | 40 | $65,190 | 0.48 |
| New Mexico | 50 | $79,710 | 3.24 |
| New York | 50 | $65,190 | 0.28 |
| North Carolina | 110 | $59,590 | 1.22 |
| Ohio | 80 | $52,120 | 0.76 |
| Oregon | 80 | $62,510 | 2.32 |
| Pennsylvania | 100 | $65,420 | 0.94 |
| Tennessee | $30,780 | ||
| Texas | 270 | $88,400 | 1.06 |
| Virginia | 40 | $52,190 | 0.55 |
| Washington | 70 | $85,240 | 1.03 |
| West Virginia | $48,230 | ||
| Wisconsin | 50 | $60,100 | 0.91 |
Software used
Examples from O*NET data. "Hot" and "in demand" are O*NET flags for technologies often listed in job postings.
- Geographic information system GIS systems in demand
- Adobe Acrobat hot
- ESRI ArcGIS software hot
- Microsoft Access hot
- Microsoft Active Server Pages ASP hot
- Microsoft Excel hot
- Microsoft Office software hot
- Microsoft Outlook hot
- Microsoft PowerPoint hot
- Microsoft Windows hot
- Microsoft Word hot
- Datasurge GEOPRO
- Delft GeoSystems MStab
- ESRI ArcInfo
- ESRI ArcView
- Email software
- GEO-SLOPE SEEP/W
- Geographic information system GIS software
- Mitre Software GSLOPE
- Salix Applied Earthcare Erosion Draw
- State Soil Geographic STATSGO Database
Where it concentrates
Metro areas ranked by BLS location quotient: the occupation's share of the area's jobs divided by its share of all US jobs. Above 1 means more concentrated than the nation. Metros employing fewer than 100 are left out.
| Metro area | Employment | Location quotient | Median annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | 110 | 4.43 | $64,750 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 100 | 1.59 | Not available |