Kentucky Median
$65,170
per year
Hourly Rate
$31.33
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+1% vs US median
US median $64,790
State Rank
#14 of 28
30 employed here
How much does a Hydrologic Technician make in Kentucky?
Hydrologic Technicians in Kentucky take home a median of $65,170 annually — roughly $31.33 an hour — which runs 1% above the national median of $64,790.
Within Kentucky, entry-level pay starts around $44,950 while the top 10% make $96,100 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $55,330 and $80,090 a year.
Hydrologic Technician salary range in Kentucky
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $44,950 | $21.61 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $55,330 | $26.60 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $65,170 | $31.33 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $80,090 | $38.50 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $96,100 | $46.20 |
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How Kentucky compares
Kentucky ranks 14th out of 28 states and territories for Hydrologic Technician pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Hydrologic Technician salary in other states
Texas $88,400Washington $85,240New Mexico $79,710Missouri $79,440Massachusetts $73,820California $70,790Nevada $68,660Maryland $67,520Georgia $66,770Pennsylvania $65,420New Jersey $65,190New York $65,190Arizona $65,170Louisiana $65,170New Hampshire $64,790Oregon $62,510Florida $61,820Wisconsin $60,100North Carolina $59,590Colorado $56,780Idaho $54,950Montana $53,550Illinois $52,870Virginia $52,190Ohio $52,120West Virginia $48,230Tennessee $30,780
Working as a Hydrologic Technician in Kentucky
Nationally, about 3,000 people work as Hydrologic Technicians in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare Kentucky pay ($65,170) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Hydrologic Technician make in Kentucky?
The median Hydrologic Technician salary in Kentucky is $65,170 per year, or about $31.33 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $44,950 at the entry level to $96,100 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Kentucky pay compare to the national average?
Kentucky pays Hydrologic Technicians about 1% more than the national median of $64,790. Kentucky ranks 14th out of 28 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Kentucky a good state for Hydrologic Technicians?
Yes on pay — Kentucky pays above the national median for this occupation, at $65,170 a year. About 30 Hydrologic Technicians are employed in Kentucky. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Kentucky?
The highest-paying occupations in Kentucky include Cardiologist ($558,180), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($350,950), Anesthesiologist ($347,960), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.