The average annual wage of the occupations is $61,500 and $30 per hour. 3 vocational programs could be taken for the Hydrologic Technicians career. Based on BLS data, a total of 3,000 employees were employed in the Occupation.
The following 3 vocational programs are required or helpful to prepare Hydrologic Technicians.
The tuition, program length, and completion time program information is average amounts over all schools that offer each program. This information is only for vocational programs (i.e. certificate programs) and not for bachelor's or graduate degrees.
| Program Name | Number of Schools | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Lengths | Avg. Completion Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrology and Water Resources Science | 8 | $30,991 | - | - | - |
| Science Technologies/Technicians | 174 | $27,023 | - | 980 Hours | 12.00 Months |
| Science Technologies/Technicians (other) | 15 | $29,514 | - | - | - |
The following 16 occupations are related to Hydrologic Technicians.
| Occupation | Total Employees | Annual Wages | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Sciences Managers | 96,520 | $169,120 | $81 |
| Managers, All Other | 590K | $146,320 | $70 |
| Compliance Officers | 384K | $80,190 | $39 |
| Surveyors | 50,740 | $74,000 | $36 |
| Civil Engineers | 328K | $101,160 | $49 |
| Environmental Engineers | 39,880 | $105,840 | $51 |
| Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 13,780 | $58,780 | $28 |
| Surveying and Mapping Technicians | 56,050 | $54,090 | $26 |
| Conservation Scientists | 22,790 | $73,160 | $35 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientists | 9,310 | $101,530 | $49 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | 80,730 | $86,710 | $42 |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | 24,620 | $104,000 | $50 |
| Hydrologists | 6,150 | $96,410 | $46 |
| Agricultural Technicians | 13,150 | $46,810 | $23 |
| Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health | 32,390 | $57,470 | $28 |
| Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians | 8,860 | $64,590 | $31 |
The following 171 schools offer the vocational programs and certificate courses for preparing Hydrologic Technicians. The list includes some 4-year colleges that have certificate or associate programs for the career.