The average salary for a hydrologist in the United States is $96,410, but the range typically falls between $69,240 and $114,710. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $46.35, with a range between $33.29 and $55.15.
There are approximately 6,150 people employed as a hydrologist in the United States. With California, Arizona, Colorado employing the highest number of hydrologists.The state with the best pay for a hydrologist is Maryland, with an average annual salary of $140,210, while South Carolina has the lowest average annual salary of $68,720.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $57,120 | $27.46 |
| 25th Percentile | $69,240 | $33.29 |
| Median | $88,770 | $42.68 |
| 75th Percentile | $114,710 | $55.15 |
| 90th Percentile | $141,790 | $68.17 |
The salary of a hydrologist can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a hydrologist in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for hydrologists are Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Virginia, California while the worst states are South Carolina, North Carolina, Wisconsin, Arizona, Florida.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $59,310 | $88,260 | $134,900 |
| Arizona | $59,730 | $79,280 | $109,370 |
| California | $68,670 | $120,010 | $178,550 |
| Colorado | $69,100 | $116,680 | $173,620 |
| Connecticut | $64,480 | $105,670 | $143,870 |
| Florida | $45,500 | $78,110 | $114,260 |
| Hawaii | $60,460 | $86,570 | $112,150 |
| Idaho | $56,830 | $82,200 | $120,030 |
| Indiana | $57,640 | $91,060 | $165,960 |
| Iowa | $65,220 | $89,150 | $136,370 |
| Kansas | $57,740 | $84,850 | $113,240 |
| Maryland | $78,000 | $140,210 | $228,880 |
| Massachusetts | $90,680 | $122,530 | $154,220 |
| Michigan | $57,120 | $93,850 | $129,020 |
| Minnesota | $62,230 | $85,910 | $113,650 |
| Missouri | $54,620 | $96,160 | $119,890 |
| Montana | $61,750 | $91,520 | $118,190 |
| Nevada | $66,610 | $108,450 | $176,910 |
| New Hampshire | $75,300 | $100,900 | $144,020 |
| New Jersey | $66,750 | $122,800 | $177,880 |
| New Mexico | $47,130 | $91,120 | $130,790 |
| New York | $62,820 | $102,510 | $149,640 |
| North Carolina | $60,550 | $74,830 | $92,580 |
| North Dakota | $66,000 | $87,680 | $107,660 |
| Ohio | $60,180 | $90,160 | $121,220 |
| Oklahoma | $46,700 | $84,650 | $124,760 |
| Oregon | $60,220 | $88,340 | $115,500 |
| Pennsylvania | $45,350 | $86,650 | $133,330 |
| South Carolina | $45,180 | $68,720 | $108,330 |
| South Dakota | $60,920 | $87,630 | $111,880 |
| Texas | $50,540 | $84,440 | $124,990 |
| Utah | $58,260 | $96,760 | $136,680 |
| Vermont | $56,480 | $90,670 | $154,360 |
| Virginia | $56,220 | $119,620 | $174,520 |
| Washington | $71,410 | $101,030 | $141,900 |
| Wisconsin | $60,290 | $78,260 | $107,660 |
| Wyoming | $57,120 | $89,960 | $128,340 |
Even between cities, the salary of a hydrologist can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for hydrologists is Boulder, CO with an average salary of $163,340.The city with the lowest average salary for hydrologists is Columbia, SC with an average salary of $63,740.
Areas with highest average salaries for hydrologists
Areas with lowest average salaries for hydrologists
The number of hydrologists in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of hydrologists has decreased by -20. On average, the number of hydrologists has been increasing by -0.1% each year. The salary of hydrologists has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of hydrologists has increased by $6,260. On average, the salary of hydrologists has been increasing by 1.7% each year.
Hydrologists are part of the life, physical, and social science occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for hydrologists compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all life, physical, and social science occupations jobs here.
$112,380 per year
$106,710 per year
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$132,650 per year
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