Will AI replace hydrologic technicians?AI replacement risk 35% and how the work is changing
Median annual pay
$64,790
25th–75th pct. $52,040–$84,680
Top pay (est.)
$130,600
Top 10% $100,480
Pay in 5 years
$74,600est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$85,800est.
$73,800–$99,600
Outlook score
55/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
35%
Low
Job growth (10 yr)
−1.3%
400 openings / yr
Will AI replace Hydrologic Technicians? AI replacement risk
35%
Low
Ranked #305 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
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How AI is changing this job
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AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →
Skills, education and requirements for Hydrologic Technicians
Job Zone 3 — medium preparation needed (O*NET)
Difficulty of entry: ★★★☆☆ Moderate (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)
Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.