In Iowa, hydrologic technicians earn $56,510 at the median, or about $27.17 an hour. The range runs from $40K at the entry level to $81K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Iowa. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Hydrologic Technicians salary percentiles in Iowa: 10th percentile $39,940, 25th percentile $44,120, median $56,510, 75th percentile $70,430, 90th percentile $81,430. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level hydrologic technicians (10th percentile) start around $40K. Mid-career wages sit at $57K. Top earners bring in $81K or more, a $41K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $56,510 a year, that works out to about $27 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $39,940, and experienced hydrologic technicians can clear $81,430. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $57K enough to live in Iowa?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,721/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,064/month, which eats 28.6% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a hydrologic technicians salary go in Iowa?▼
Iowa has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median hydrologic technicians salary is worth about $63,594 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do hydrologic technicians get paid the most?▼
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.
