Hydrologic Technicians

Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

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.

What a hydrologic technician does

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Average hourly rate is $33 per hour with an average salary of $69,200 per year.
Half of workers earn between $27 and $39 per hour.
Half of workers earn an annual salary between $56,500 and $80,400 per year.

Hydrologic Technician job outlook

There are 79 workers in this occupation in Washington.

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