Hydrologic Technicians
- Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
- Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Median Yearly Income
$55,890
Most Common Education Level
Bachelor's degree
Projected Job Growth
+3.54%
What do Hydrologic Technicians do?
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.
Career Interests Areas
- Realistic
- Conventional
- Investigative
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