In Ohio, hydrologic technicians earn $48,040 at the median, or about $23.1 an hour. The range runs from $35K at the entry level to $76K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Ohio. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Hydrologic Technicians salary percentiles in Ohio: 10th percentile $35,220, 25th percentile $35,850, median $48,040, 75th percentile $71,140, 90th percentile $75,650. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level hydrologic technicians (10th percentile) start around $35K. Mid-career wages sit at $48K. Top earners bring in $76K or more, a $40K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $48,040 a year, that works out to about $23 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $35,220, and experienced hydrologic technicians can clear $75,650. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $48K enough to live in Ohio?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,335/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,188/month, which eats 35.6% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a hydrologic technicians salary go in Ohio?▼
Ohio 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 $52,531 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.
