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Hydrologic Technicians

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Description

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.

Industry areas

  • Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
  • Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

Job Outlook

Overall employment of geological and hydrologic technicians is projected to grow 4 percent from 2021 to 2031, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 1,400 openings for geological and hydrologic technicians 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, such as to retire.

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Overall employment of geological and hydrologic technicians is projected to grow 4 percent from 2021 to 2031, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 1,400 openings for geological and hydrologic technicians 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, such as to retire.

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$62,280

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$103,920
$42,240
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