Hydrologic Technician Salary in Texas (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Hydrologic Technicians in Texas, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Texas Median
$88,400
per year
Hourly Rate
$42.50
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+36% vs US median
US median $64,790
State Rank
#1 of 28
270 employed here

How much does a Hydrologic Technician make in Texas?

A Hydrologic Technician working in Texas earns a median salary of $88,400 per year, or about $42.50 per hour. That is 36% above the national median of $64,790 for this occupation.

Within Texas, entry-level pay starts around $47,360 while the top 10% make $122,000 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $59,530 and $115,210 a year.

Hydrologic Technician salary range in Texas

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$47,360$22.77
25th percentile (early career)$59,530$28.62
50th percentile (median)$88,400$42.50
75th percentile (experienced)$115,210$55.39
90th percentile (top earners)$122,000$58.65

How Texas compares

Texas ranks 1st out of 28 states and territories for Hydrologic Technician pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Texas$88,400
2Washington$85,240
3New Mexico$79,710
4Missouri$79,440
5Massachusetts$73,820

Working as a Hydrologic Technician in Texas

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 Texas pay ($88,400) 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 Texas?
The median Hydrologic Technician salary in Texas is $88,400 per year, or about $42.50 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $47,360 at the entry level to $122,000 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Texas pay compare to the national average?
Texas pays Hydrologic Technicians about 36% more than the national median of $64,790. Texas ranks 1st out of 28 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Texas a good state for Hydrologic Technicians?
Yes on pay — Texas pays above the national median for this occupation, at $88,400 a year. About 270 Hydrologic Technicians are employed in Texas. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Texas?
The highest-paying occupations in Texas include Cardiologist ($410,150), Neurologist ($360,640), Physician, Pathologists ($345,830), 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.