Hydrologists Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $93,360 +1.4% vs national
Median hourly $44.88
10th percentile $55,930
90th percentile $125,380
Employed locally 70
National median $92,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,930
    25th
    $70,680
    50th (median)
    $93,360
    75th
    $115,500
    90th
    $125,380

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Hydrologists salary vs area income 137% Median Hydrologists salary is 37% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Hydrologists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $138,500
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $137,270
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $137,090
    Maryland $134,410
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $134,410
    Virginia $125,900

    Nearby metros — Hydrologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $97,860
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $89,270
    Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area $85,150
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $84,640
    Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area $84,300

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $74,190
    Physicists $175,160
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $78,190
    School Psychologists $99,150
    Biological Scientists, All Other $77,990
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $77,130

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Hydrologists make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Hydrologists in Albuquerque, NM is $44.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.16 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Hydrologists salaries?

    The median Hydrologists salary in Albuquerque, NM is 1.4% above the national median of $92,060. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Hydrologists in Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Hydrologists (10th percentile) earn around $55,930 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,680.