SOC 19-2043 · Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
Hydrologists wages by metro
National median annual wage
$96,600
- 10th percentile
- $64,020
- 25th percentile
- $77,210
- Median
- $96,600
- 75th percentile
- $122,830
- 90th percentile
- $153,130
- Mean
- $103,600
Annual wage from the May 2025 OEWS estimates.
National employment in May 2025: 5,850.
That median is 89.5% higher than the all-occupations national median of $50,980.
The metro and state figures below are the same May 2025 release. A blank wage means BLS did not publish it. See when a wage is not published.
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Highest published medians
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 50 | $105,710 | $152,730 | $209,060 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 50 | $87,980 | $147,080 | $188,300 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | 30 | $101,440 | $142,640 | $205,320 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | 50 | $84,490 | $138,020 | $175,780 |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | 40 | $74,400 | $128,320 | $151,590 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | 40 | $80,460 | $126,820 | $133,460 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 70 | $72,490 | $123,420 | $212,240 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | 50 | $77,530 | $118,390 | $164,980 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | 80 | $79,000 | $113,550 | $168,570 |
| Reno, NV | 70 | $79,620 | $111,140 | $203,020 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | 140 | $83,440 | $108,680 | $201,630 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | 110 | $79,020 | $106,860 | $142,000 |
| Albuquerque, NM | 50 | $61,760 | $101,520 | $131,370 |
| Akron, OH | Not available | $50,940 | $99,470 | $129,100 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 50 | $54,650 | $99,320 | $157,980 |
| Columbus, OH | 170 | $63,000 | $98,200 | $131,960 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 210 | $68,620 | $94,580 | $125,590 |
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | 60 | $61,640 | $94,420 | $136,990 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | 80 | $71,140 | $93,340 | $105,600 |
| Bend, OR | 30 | $73,740 | $91,170 | $119,430 |
Where employment is largest
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | 260 | $70,000 | $90,000 | $173,470 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 210 | $68,620 | $94,580 | $125,590 |
| Columbus, OH | 170 | $63,000 | $98,200 | $131,960 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | 140 | $83,440 | $108,680 | $201,630 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 140 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 130 | $67,760 | $88,100 | $161,430 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | 110 | $79,020 | $106,860 | $142,000 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | 100 | $53,440 | $73,810 | $108,260 |
| Columbia, SC | 100 | $56,440 | $65,770 | $115,210 |
| Boise City, ID | 80 | $60,760 | $88,150 | $135,380 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | 80 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | 80 | $71,140 | $93,340 | $105,600 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | 80 | $79,000 | $113,550 | $168,570 |
| Tucson, AZ | 80 | $64,700 | $81,640 | $114,520 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 70 | $72,490 | $123,420 | $212,240 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 70 | $61,490 | $85,540 | $141,070 |
| Reno, NV | 70 | $79,620 | $111,140 | $203,020 |
| Madison, WI | 60 | $67,200 | $81,310 | $115,920 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | 60 | $63,780 | $80,400 | $124,500 |
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | 60 | $61,640 | $94,420 | $136,990 |
States and territories
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 90 | $84,590 | $143,010 | $189,260 |
| Virginia | 40 | $61,990 | $132,080 | $156,750 |
| New Jersey | Not available | $76,810 | $126,680 | $176,480 |
| California | 540 | $76,110 | $122,110 | $181,360 |
| Georgia | 30 | $85,990 | $121,830 | $155,920 |
| Massachusetts | 50 | $71,510 | $119,350 | $155,150 |
| Missouri | 50 | $73,920 | $116,100 | $136,990 |
| Alaska | 60 | $73,690 | $108,660 | $132,770 |
| Nevada | 170 | $77,570 | $107,930 | $164,980 |
| Washington | 350 | $80,450 | $105,600 | $194,900 |
| Louisiana | Not available | $74,480 | $104,520 | $184,290 |
| Michigan | 40 | $81,330 | $101,060 | $136,990 |
| Colorado | 360 | $82,430 | $100,840 | $201,630 |
| Ohio | 390 | $60,800 | $98,200 | $131,100 |
| New Mexico | 100 | $63,660 | $97,470 | $131,370 |
| Oklahoma | 40 | $61,110 | $97,470 | $126,440 |
| Minnesota | 300 | $68,620 | $94,580 | $125,300 |
| Wyoming | 40 | $61,110 | $94,520 | $139,920 |
| Utah | 80 | $61,580 | $94,190 | $136,990 |
| Oregon | 300 | $68,040 | $93,690 | $124,900 |
| Pennsylvania | 160 | $45,300 | $91,730 | $141,070 |
| New York | 160 | $67,760 | $88,100 | $136,590 |
| Arizona | 400 | $64,700 | $86,700 | $160,710 |
| Vermont | 50 | $78,860 | $86,140 | $107,300 |
| Montana | 190 | $63,060 | $84,500 | $115,210 |
| Illinois | 100 | $59,070 | $83,720 | $133,430 |
| North Carolina | 150 | $64,320 | $81,770 | $111,050 |
| Iowa | 50 | $66,180 | $81,150 | $136,340 |
| Texas | 220 | $54,650 | $81,080 | $126,440 |
| Indiana | 50 | $60,790 | $80,700 | $116,270 |
| Idaho | 160 | $58,260 | $78,850 | $135,380 |
| Wisconsin | 150 | $65,290 | $78,770 | $115,920 |
| Florida | 280 | $58,620 | $76,850 | $119,670 |
| South Carolina | 100 | $57,830 | $65,770 | $115,210 |
| Tennessee | 150 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
Other life, physical, and social science occupations
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
- Chemists
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other
- Biological Technicians
- School Psychologists
Questions this page answers
What is the national median wage for Hydrologists?
In the May 2025 OEWS estimates, the national median annual wage for Hydrologists is $96,600. Employment is 5,850.
How does Hydrologists pay compare with all occupations?
The national median for Hydrologists is 89.5% higher than the all-occupations median of $50,980.
Which metro has the highest published median for Hydrologists?
Among metros with a published annual median in the May 2025 tables, Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV is highest on this page's list at $152,730.