Hydrologists Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $101,090 +9.8% vs national
Median hourly $48.60
10th percentile $61,730
90th percentile $137,320
Employed locally 30
National median $92,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,730
    25th
    $72,050
    50th (median)
    $101,090
    75th
    $137,320
    90th
    $137,320

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Hydrologists salary vs area income 149% Median Hydrologists salary is 49% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $137,270
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $137,090
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $123,450
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $119,250
    California $118,960
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $115,540

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $77,930
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $63,460
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $118,110
    Forest and Conservation Technicians $62,480
    Chemists $90,660
    School Psychologists $123,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Hydrologists make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Hydrologists in Bakersfield, CA is $48.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.02 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Hydrologists salaries?

    The median Hydrologists salary in Bakersfield, CA is 9.8% 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 Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Hydrologists (10th percentile) earn around $61,730 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,050.