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Hydrologic Technicians — Job Outlook

Employment projections for 2024–2034 from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Projected Growth

-2.1%

2024–2034

Annual Openings

400

projected per year

Outlook Rating

Little or no change

What This Means

Employment of hydrologic technicians is projected to decline +2.1% from 2024 to 2034.

About 400 openings are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force.

The median annual wage for this occupation was $58,570 as of the latest data. About 2,940 people were employed in this role.

Typical Entry-Level Education

Associate's degree