Hydrologists Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $74,260 -19.3% vs national
Median hourly $35.70
10th percentile $50,320
90th percentile $102,400
Employed locally 100
National median $92,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,320
    25th
    $58,790
    50th (median)
    $74,260
    75th
    $88,500
    90th
    $102,400

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Hydrologists salary vs area income 76% Median Hydrologists salary is 24% below 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $63,200

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $78,530
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $97,530
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $63,630
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $76,950
    Urban and Regional Planners $78,330
    Social Science Research Assistants $59,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Hydrologists make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Hydrologists in Austin, TX is $35.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.05 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Hydrologists salaries?

    The median Hydrologists salary in Austin, TX is 19.3% below 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Hydrologists (10th percentile) earn around $50,320 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,790.