U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Interior / Hydrologic Technician

Job-title file

Hydrologic Technician

Operate, maintain, and repair equipment or facilities, performing skilled hands-on work.

1,497 employees hold this title in Department of Interior. Median total compensation for the role is $67,988, below the department median of $87,331.

Employees: 1,497
Total payroll: $104.3M
Role median: $67,988
Agency median: $87,331
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$31,931$113,075+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 1,497 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compared with the local labor market

Hydrologic Technician pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Hydrologic Technicians — about 2,840 people — is $64,790. Department of Interior pays a median base salary of $67,961 for this role, 5% above that figure — about the 54th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Interior sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$44,950

$52,040

$64,790

$84,680

$100,480

Department of Interior median · $67,961

The bar is the range of annual wages for Hydrologic Technicians across every employer in the United States, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Department of Interior’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

Computed over the 1,492 of 1,497 people in this role paid at least $25,000in base salary. The rest are part-year or part-time records, whose actual pay isn’t comparable to a full-time annual wage.

Median total compensation for this role at Department of Interior is $67,988, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

This role across U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

Hydrologic Technician is held in 4 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Interior, the median of $67,988 ranks #2 of 4.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Environmental Protection Agency

$79,241 · 1

Inter Bound and Water Community U.S. Section

$65,149 · 10

Department of Agriculture

$54,678 · 87

Median total compensation for the Hydrologic Technician role in other U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)departments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Stephanie Buck

Hydrologic Technician/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$108,966

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $108,966
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $108,966
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Sacramento
Work county: Sacramento
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $108,966
Basic Pay (before locality): $84,365
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 063150067
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 1316
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Stephanie Buck is a Hydrologic Technician at Department of Interior based in Sacramento, California. 2024 total compensation came to $108,966. They are classified at grade 12.

Patrick Keefe

Hydrologic Technician/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$108,769

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $108,769
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $108,769
Pay grade: 11
Work city: The Woodlands
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $108,769
Basic Pay (before locality): $80,737
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 486884339
Length of Service (Years): 36
Occupation Code (OPM): 1316
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Patrick Keefe holds the role of Hydrologic Technician at Department of Interior based in The Woodlands, Texas. In 2024, their total compensation was $108,769. Their pay grade is 11.

Jason Ferree

Hydrologic Technician/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$107,890

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $107,590
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,890
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Fairview
Work county: York
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $107,590
Basic Pay (before locality): $80,737
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 422769133
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 1316
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Interior, Jason Ferree serves as a Hydrologic Technician based in Fairview, Pennsylvania. Their 2024 pay totaled $107,890. They are classified at grade 11.

Mark Gress

Hydrologic Technician/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$107,840

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $107,590
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,840
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Leetown
Work county: Jefferson
Work state: West Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $107,590
Basic Pay (before locality): $80,737
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 541442037
Length of Service (Years): 29
Occupation Code (OPM): 1316
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Mark Gress is a Hydrologic Technician at Department of Interior based in Leetown, West Virginia. 2024 total compensation came to $107,840. They are classified at grade 11.

David Brower

Hydrologic Technician/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$107,590

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $107,590
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,590
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Baltimore
Work county: Baltimore
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $107,590
Basic Pay (before locality): $80,737
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240050510
Length of Service (Years): 34
Occupation Code (OPM): 1316
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

David Brower holds the role of Hydrologic Technician at Department of Interior based in Baltimore, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $107,590. Their pay grade is 11.

Joshua Agozino

Hydrologic Technician/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$107,421

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $107,421
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,421
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Poway
Work county: San Diego
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $107,421
Basic Pay (before locality): $80,737
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 062904073
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 1316
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Interior, Joshua Agozino serves as a Hydrologic Technician based in Poway, California. Their 2024 pay totaled $107,421. They are classified at grade 11.

Dennis Clark

Hydrologic Technician/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$107,421

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $107,421
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,421
Pay grade: 11
Work city: San Diego
Work county: San Diego
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $107,421
Basic Pay (before locality): $80,737
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 063260073
Length of Service (Years): 37
Occupation Code (OPM): 1316
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Dennis Clark works as a Hydrologic Technician for Department of Interior based in San Diego, California. Dennis earned $107,421 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Brett Esser

Hydrologic Technician/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$107,250

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $107,250
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,250
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Madison
Work county: Dane
Work state: Wisconsin

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $107,250
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,808
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 552780025
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 1316
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Brett Esser is a Hydrologic Technician at Department of Interior based in Madison, Wisconsin. 2024 total compensation came to $107,250. They are classified at grade 12.

John Miller

Hydrologic Technician/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$107,250

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $107,250
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,250
Pay grade: 12
Work city: North Platte
Work county: Lincoln
Work state: Nebraska

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $107,250
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,808
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 313520111
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 1316
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Interior, John Miller serves as a Hydrologic Technician based in North Platte, Nebraska. Their 2024 pay totaled $107,250. They are classified at grade 12.

Sonny Anderson

Hydrologic Technician/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$107,250

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $107,250
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,250
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Orlando
Work county: Orange
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $107,250
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,808
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 122360095
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 1316
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Sonny Anderson holds the role of Hydrologic Technician at Department of Interior based in Orlando, Florida. In 2024, their total compensation was $107,250. Their pay grade is 12.

Bryan Moore

Hydrologic Technician/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$107,250

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $107,250
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,250
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Grand Junction
Work county: Mesa
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $107,250
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,808
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 081040077
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 1316
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Bryan Moore is a Hydrologic Technician at Department of Interior based in Grand Junction, Colorado. 2024 total compensation came to $107,250. They are classified at grade 12.

Eric Southern

Hydrologic Technician/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$107,250

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $107,250
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,250
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Rolla
Work county: Phelps
Work state: Missouri

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $107,250
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,808
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 296910161
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 1316
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Eric Southern holds the role of Hydrologic Technician at Department of Interior based in Rolla, Missouri. In 2024, their total compensation was $107,250. Their pay grade is 12.

John Greene

Hydrologic Technician/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$107,112

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $107,112
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,112
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Ferndale
Work county: Whatcom
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $107,112
Basic Pay (before locality): $81,884
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 530740073
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 1316
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

John Greene holds the role of Hydrologic Technician at Department of Interior based in Ferndale, Washington. In 2024, their total compensation was $107,112. Their pay grade is 12.

Chandlee Keirstead

Hydrologic Technician/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$106,549

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $106,549
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,549
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Pembroke
Work county: Merrimack
Work state: New Hampshire

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $106,549
Basic Pay (before locality): $80,737
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 330399013
Length of Service (Years): 29
Occupation Code (OPM): 1316
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Chandlee Keirstead works as a Hydrologic Technician for Department of Interior based in Pembroke, New Hampshire. Chandlee earned $106,549 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Jeffrey Paulat

Hydrologic Technician/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$106,013

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $106,013
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,013
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Troutdale
Work county: Multnomah
Work state: Oregon

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $106,013
Basic Pay (before locality): $84,365
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 412090051
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 1316
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Interior, Jeffrey Paulat serves as a Hydrologic Technician based in Troutdale, Oregon. Their 2024 pay totaled $106,013. They are classified at grade 12.

Cameron Ensor

Hydrologic Technician/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$105,832

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $104,832
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,832
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Fairview
Work county: York
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $104,832
Basic Pay (before locality): $78,667
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 422769133
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 1316
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Interior, Cameron Ensor serves as a Hydrologic Technician based in Fairview, Pennsylvania. Their 2024 pay totaled $105,832. They are classified at grade 11.

Travis Hiett

Hydrologic Technician/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$105,761

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $105,761
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,761
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Sacramento
Work county: Sacramento
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $105,761
Basic Pay (before locality): $81,884
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 063150067
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 1316
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Travis Hiett holds the role of Hydrologic Technician at Department of Interior based in Sacramento, California. In 2024, their total compensation was $105,761. Their pay grade is 12.

Fletcher Brinkerhoff

Hydrologic Technician/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$105,451

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $105,451
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,451
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Albuquerque
Work county: Bernalillo
Work state: New Mexico

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $105,451
Basic Pay (before locality): $89,327
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 350030001
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 1316
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Interior, Fletcher Brinkerhoff serves as a Hydrologic Technician based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Their 2024 pay totaled $105,451. They are classified at grade 12.

Stephen Low

Hydrologic Technician/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$105,360

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $105,360
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,360
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Santa Cruz
Work county: Santa Cruz
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $105,360
Basic Pay (before locality): $72,457
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 063450087
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 1316
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Stephen Low works as a Hydrologic Technician for Department of Interior based in Santa Cruz, California. Stephen earned $105,360 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Paul Baker

Hydrologic Technician/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$105,308

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $105,308
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,308
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Indianapolis
Work county: Marion
Work state: Indiana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $105,308
Basic Pay (before locality): $89,327
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 182210097
Length of Service (Years): 36
Occupation Code (OPM): 1316
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Paul Baker is a Hydrologic Technician at Department of Interior based in Indianapolis, Indiana. 2024 total compensation came to $105,308. They are classified at grade 12.

Brittney Izbicki

Hydrologic Technician/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$105,010

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $104,510
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,010
Pay grade: 12
Work city: East Hartford
Work county: Capitol Planning Region
Work state: Connecticut

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $104,510
Basic Pay (before locality): $79,403
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 090225110
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 1316
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Interior, Brittney Izbicki serves as a Hydrologic Technician based in East Hartford, Connecticut. Their 2024 pay totaled $105,010. They are classified at grade 12.

Pamela Tello

Hydrologic Technician/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$104,981

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $103,981
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,981
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Pueblo
Work county: Pueblo
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $103,981
Basic Pay (before locality): $86,846
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 082050101
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 1316
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Pamela Tello holds the role of Hydrologic Technician at Department of Interior based in Pueblo, Colorado. In 2024, their total compensation was $104,981. Their pay grade is 12.