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Hydrologic Technicians in North Carolina

Considering working as a Hydrologic Technicians in North Carolina? Here’s what you need to know. 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. Excludes “Hydrologists” (19-2043).

What do Hydrologic Technicians Make in North Carolina?

The hydrologic technicians working in North Carolina, the typical annual salary is $51,710 per year (or about $24.86/hour).Annual wages span from $43,800 at the 10th percentile to $91,760 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic	Annual	Hourly
10th percentile	$43,800	$21.06
25th percentile	$46,530	$22.37
Median (50th)	$51,710	$24.86
75th percentile	$66,730	$32.08
90th percentile	$91,760	$44.11

Location quotient — how concentrated this career is in North Carolina relative to the national average — is 1.17, meaning that hydrologic technicians are more concentrated here than the national average.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, hydrologic technicians earn a median of $92,011 per year ($44.24/hour), lower than the North Carolina median.

Employment Outlook

National employment for 134,433 hydrologic technicians in the U.S.. In North Carolina alone, about 110 people work in this role. That puts the state above the typical state, which employs around 60 hydrologic technicians.

Top North Carolina Metros for Hydrologic Technicians

The metro areas below employ the most hydrologic technicians in North Carolina.

Metro Area	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
Raleigh-Cary, NC	40	$51,170

Top States for Hydrologic Technicians Employment

These states have the highest employment of hydrologic technicians work.

State	Number Employed
California	400
Texas	220
Florida	160
Colorado	130
North Carolina	110
Pennsylvania	100
Oregon	90
Idaho	90
Washington	80
Maryland	80
Ohio	70
Wisconsin	60
New Hampshire	60
Georgia	60
New Jersey	50
New York	50
Puerto Rico	50
Michigan	40
Utah	40
Louisiana	40

Highest-Paying States for Hydrologic Technicians

Where hydrologic technicians earn the most: hydrologic technicians.

State	Annual Median Salary
Washington	$81,380
New Hampshire	$77,140
Missouri	$72,630
Alaska	$72,240
Louisiana	$67,950
Massachusetts	$67,720
Pennsylvania	$65,960
Utah	$65,960
California	$63,900
Georgia	$63,360

Daily Tasks

Common tasks include:

• Analyze ecological data about the impact of pollution, erosion, floods, and other environmental problems on bodies of water.
• Answer technical questions from hydrologists, policymakers, or other customers developing water conservation plans.
• Apply research findings to minimize the environmental impacts of pollution, waterborne diseases, erosion, or sedimentation.
• Assist in designing programs to ensure the proper sealing of abandoned wells.
• Collect water and soil samples to test for physical, chemical, or biological properties, such as pH, oxygen level, temperature, and pollution.
• Develop computer models for hydrologic predictions.
• Estimate the costs and benefits of municipal projects, such as hydroelectric power plants, irrigation systems, and wastewater treatment facilities.
• Investigate complaints or conflicts related to the alteration of public waters by gathering information, recommending alternatives, or preparing legal documents.
• Investigate the properties, origins, or activities of glaciers, ice, snow, or permafrost.
• Locate and deliver information or data as requested by customers, such as contractors, government entities, and members of the public.
• Measure the properties of bodies of water, such as water levels, volume, and flow.
• Perform quality control checks on data to be used by hydrologists.

Tools & Technology

Software and systems commonly involved: Hot technologies: Adobe Acrobat, ESRI ArcGIS software In-demand technologies: Geographic information system GIS systems

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

Several college majors map to this occupation:

• Other Science Technologies
• General Science Technologies
• Physical Science Technicians
• Geological & Earth Sciences

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Related Careers

Careers similar to hydrologic technicians include:

• Water Resource Specialists
• Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians
• Geodetic Surveyors
• Civil Engineers
• Water/Wastewater Engineers
• Environmental Engineers

Also Known As

Field Technician (Field Tech), GIS Technician (Geographic Information System Technician), Groundwater Monitoring Technician, Hydro Operator, Hydrographer, Hydrography Technician, Hydrologic Aid, Hydrologic Technician.

References

• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — https://www.bls.gov/oes/
• O*NET Online — https://www.onetonline.org/
• BLS Employment Projections — https://www.bls.gov/emp/
• O*NET-SOC code: 19-4044.00