Hydrologists pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for hydrologists is $46.44 an hour ($96,600 a year). About 5,850 people work in this job there.
Pay range for hydrologists in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $30.78 | $64,020 |
| 25% of workers | $37.12 | $77,210 |
| Half of workers (median) | $46.44 | $96,600 |
| 75% of workers | $59.06 | $122,830 |
| 90% of workers | $73.62 | $153,130 |
Best-paying states for hydrologists
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $143,010 | 90 |
| Virginia | $132,080 | 40 |
| New Jersey | $126,680 | 0 |
| California | $122,110 | 540 |
| Georgia | $121,830 | 30 |
| Massachusetts | $119,350 | 50 |
| Missouri | $116,100 | 50 |
| Alaska | $108,660 | 60 |
| Nevada | $107,930 | 170 |
| Washington | $105,600 | 350 |
Pay by state
- California · $122,110
Education, experience and outlook for hydrologists
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +1.5% over ten years, little or no change · about 400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $82,220 |
| Chemists | $91,240 |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | $101,920 |
| Physical Scientists, All Other | $122,570 |
| Physicists | $172,250 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientists | $99,070 |
| Materials Scientists | $117,790 |
| Astronomers | $128,820 |
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