Hydrologic Technician

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Ideal for those passionate about water conservation and environmental protection.
Play a crucial role in understanding and managing water resources sustainably.
Unique chance to work outdoors, collecting vital data on water systems.

💰 Earn $56K-$83K

📚 Associate Degree

⏱️ 12–24 MONTH TRAINING

📈 2.4% JOB GROWTH

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What You’ll 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.

Analyze ecological data about the impact of pollution, erosion, floods, and other environmental problems on bodies of water.
Answer technical questions from hydrologists, policymakers, or other customers developing water conservation plans.
Apply research findings to minimize the environmental impacts of pollution, waterborne diseases, erosion, or sedimentation.
Assist in designing programs to ensure the proper sealing of abandoned wells.
Collect water and soil samples to test for physical, chemical, or biological properties, such as pH, oxygen level, temperature, and pollution.

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Minimum Education

Associate Degree

Career Prospects

Good (Increasing by 1-5%)

Training Time

1 to 2 years

Job Openings

400 Annually

Median Earnings

$64,810 in California

$55,890 Nationally

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Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

Thinking and problem solving
Working with my hands

You are skilled in 💫

Active Listening
Complex Problem Solving
Critical Thinking
Mathematics
Reading Comprehension
Science

You value 🙏

Accomplishing things
Having freedom
Job security

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Hydrologic Technician

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Bachelor's Degree

A bachelor's degree typically results in increased knowledge about a variety of academic subjects, specialized knowledge in a focused field of study, and is considered the foundational qualification for many careers.

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⏱️ FINISH IN 4-5+ years

Associate's Degree

An associate's degree typically provides graduates with foundational knowledge and skills for entry-level jobs in the graduate's industry, or serves as a stepping stone towards further education.

🎓 College

⏱️ FINISH IN 2-3 years