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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Jaimie Ingold

Hydrologic Technician/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$89,925

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $89,925
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,925
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Corpus Christi
Work county: Nueces
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $89,925
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,597
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 481550355
Length of Service (Years): 34
Occupation Code (OPM): 1316
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jaimie Ingold holds the role of Hydrologic Technician at Department of Interior based in Corpus Christi, Texas. In 2024, their total compensation was $89,925. Their pay grade is 11.

William Wright

Hydrologic Technician/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$89,865

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $89,365
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,865
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Ferndale
Work county: Whatcom
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $89,365
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,317
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 530740073
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 1316
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Interior, William Wright serves as a Hydrologic Technician based in Ferndale, Washington. Their 2024 pay totaled $89,865. They are classified at grade 11.

Nickolas Whittier

Hydrologic Technician/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$89,860

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $89,860
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,860
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Cedar City
Work county: Iron
Work state: Utah

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $89,860
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,922
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 490190021
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 1316
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Nickolas Whittier holds the role of Hydrologic Technician at Department of Interior based in Cedar City, Utah. In 2024, their total compensation was $89,860. Their pay grade is 12.

Molly Lott

Hydrologic Technician/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$89,860

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $89,860
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,860
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Jeffersontown
Work county: Jefferson
Work state: Kentucky

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $89,860
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,922
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 211740111
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 1316
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Molly Lott holds the role of Hydrologic Technician at Department of Interior based in Jeffersontown, Kentucky. In 2024, their total compensation was $89,860. Their pay grade is 12.

Branden Vanden

Hydrologic Technician/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$89,838

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $88,238
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,838
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Sacramento
Work county: Sacramento
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $88,238
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,317
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 063150067
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 1316
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Branden Vanden is a Hydrologic Technician at Department of Interior based in Sacramento, California. 2024 total compensation came to $89,838. They are classified at grade 11.

Dennis Adams

Hydrologic Technician/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$89,731

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $89,481
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,731
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Marion
Work county: Smyth
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $89,481
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,597
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 511560173
Length of Service (Years): 29
Occupation Code (OPM): 1316
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Interior, Dennis Adams serves as a Hydrologic Technician based in Marion, Virginia. Their 2024 pay totaled $89,731. They are classified at grade 11.

David Murphy

Hydrologic Technician/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$89,648

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $89,248
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,648
Pay grade: 11
Work city: The Woodlands
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $89,248
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,247
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 486884339
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 1316
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

David Murphy holds the role of Hydrologic Technician at Department of Interior based in The Woodlands, Texas. In 2024, their total compensation was $89,648. Their pay grade is 11.

Christopher Pope

Hydrologic Technician/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$89,584

Sub-department: Bureau of Reclamation
Base pay: $89,584
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,584
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Blythe
Work county: Riverside
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $89,584
Basic Pay (before locality): $65,948
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 060410065
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 1316
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Christopher Pope works as a Hydrologic Technician for Department of Interior based in Blythe, California. Christopher earned $89,584 in 2024. Their pay grade is 10.

Kelly Brady

Hydrologic Technician/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$89,481

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $89,481
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,481
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Rolla
Work county: Phelps
Work state: Missouri

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $89,481
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,597
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 296910161
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 1316
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kelly Brady works as a Hydrologic Technician for Department of Interior based in Rolla, Missouri. Kelly earned $89,481 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Karl Davidek

Hydrologic Technician/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$89,481

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $89,481
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,481
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Ukiah
Work county: Mendocino
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $89,481
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,597
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 063990045
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 1316
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Karl Davidek is a Hydrologic Technician at Department of Interior based in Ukiah, California. 2024 total compensation came to $89,481. They are classified at grade 11.

Jeffrey Bails

Hydrologic Technician/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$89,481

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $89,481
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,481
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Lutz
Work county: Hillsborough
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $89,481
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,597
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 121847057
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 1316
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jeffrey Bails works as a Hydrologic Technician for Department of Interior based in Lutz, Florida. Jeffrey earned $89,481 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

T. Coates

Hydrologic Technician/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$89,481

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $89,481
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,481
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Orlando
Work county: Orange
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $89,481
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,597
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 122360095
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 1316
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

T. Coates is a Hydrologic Technician at Department of Interior based in Orlando, Florida. 2024 total compensation came to $89,481. They are classified at grade 11.

Timothy Lemaster

Hydrologic Technician/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$89,481

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $89,481
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,481
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Jeffersontown
Work county: Jefferson
Work state: Kentucky

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $89,481
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,597
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 211740111
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 1316
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Timothy Lemaster holds the role of Hydrologic Technician at Department of Interior based in Jeffersontown, Kentucky. In 2024, their total compensation was $89,481. Their pay grade is 11.

Lori Lewis

Hydrologic Technician/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$89,481

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $89,481
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,481
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Tallahassee
Work county: Leon
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $89,481
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,597
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 122940073
Length of Service (Years): 29
Occupation Code (OPM): 1316
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Interior, Lori Lewis serves as a Hydrologic Technician based in Tallahassee, Florida. Their 2024 pay totaled $89,481. They are classified at grade 11.

Joseph Riggle

Hydrologic Technician/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$89,481

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $89,481
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,481
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Williamsport
Work county: Lycoming
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $89,481
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,597
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 429380081
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 1316
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Interior, Joseph Riggle serves as a Hydrologic Technician based in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Their 2024 pay totaled $89,481. They are classified at grade 11.

Bernice Roberts

Hydrologic Technician/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$89,481

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $89,481
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,481
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Jackson
Work county: Hinds
Work state: Mississippi

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $89,481
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,597
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 281220049
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 1316
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Interior, Bernice Roberts serves as a Hydrologic Technician based in Jackson, Mississippi. Their 2024 pay totaled $89,481. They are classified at grade 11.

John Rosendale

Hydrologic Technician/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$89,481

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $89,481
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,481
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Wichita
Work county: Sedgwick
Work state: Kansas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $89,481
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,597
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 205880173
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 1316
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Interior, John Rosendale serves as a Hydrologic Technician based in Wichita, Kansas. Their 2024 pay totaled $89,481. They are classified at grade 11.

Glen Stevens

Hydrologic Technician/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$89,481

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $89,481
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,481
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Baton Rouge
Work county: East Baton Rouge
Work state: Louisiana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $89,481
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,597
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 220150033
Length of Service (Years): 32
Occupation Code (OPM): 1316
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Glen Stevens holds the role of Hydrologic Technician at Department of Interior based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. In 2024, their total compensation was $89,481. Their pay grade is 11.

Donnie Keeling

Hydrologic Technician/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$89,481

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $89,481
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,481
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Murray
Work county: Calloway
Work state: Kentucky

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $89,481
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,597
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 212350035
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 1316
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Donnie Keeling is a Hydrologic Technician at Department of Interior based in Murray, Kentucky. 2024 total compensation came to $89,481. They are classified at grade 11.

John Howell

Hydrologic Technician/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$89,425

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $89,425
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,425
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Austin
Work county: Travis
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $89,425
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,527
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 480330453
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 1316
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Interior, John Howell serves as a Hydrologic Technician based in Austin, Texas. Their 2024 pay totaled $89,425. They are classified at grade 11.

Chad Opatz

Hydrologic Technician/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$89,365

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $89,365
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,365
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Tacoma
Work county: Pierce
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $89,365
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,317
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 532230053
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 1316
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Chad Opatz is a Hydrologic Technician at Department of Interior based in Tacoma, Washington. 2024 total compensation came to $89,365. They are classified at grade 11.

Frederick Reed

Hydrologic Technician/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$89,365

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $89,365
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,365
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Tacoma
Work county: Pierce
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $89,365
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,317
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 532230053
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 1316
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Frederick Reed works as a Hydrologic Technician for Department of Interior based in Tacoma, Washington. Frederick earned $89,365 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Brandon Cooper

Hydrologic Technician/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$89,328

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $89,328
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,328
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Fort Worth
Work county: Tarrant
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $89,328
Basic Pay (before locality): $70,387
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 482450439
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 1316
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Interior, Brandon Cooper serves as a Hydrologic Technician based in Fort Worth, Texas. Their 2024 pay totaled $89,328. They are classified at grade 11.

Stephen O'Brien

Hydrologic Technician/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$89,245

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $88,245
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,245
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Honolulu
Work county: Honolulu
Work state: Hawaii

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $88,245
Basic Pay (before locality): $72,457
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 152400003
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 1316
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Stephen O'Brien works as a Hydrologic Technician for Department of Interior based in Honolulu, Hawaii. Stephen earned $89,245 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Duncan Morel

Hydrologic Technician/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$89,130

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $88,730
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,130
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Lakewood
Work county: Jefferson
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $88,730
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,317
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 081435059
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 1316
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Duncan Morel is a Hydrologic Technician at Department of Interior based in Lakewood, Colorado. 2024 total compensation came to $89,130. They are classified at grade 11.

Robert Zella

Hydrologic Technician/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$88,859

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $88,859
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,859
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Mercury
Work county: Nye
Work state: Nevada

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $88,859
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,527
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 320142023
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 1316
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Robert Zella holds the role of Hydrologic Technician at Department of Interior based in Mercury, Nevada. In 2024, their total compensation was $88,859. Their pay grade is 11.