Hydrologists Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 8 metro areas • California
Hydrologists in California earn a median salary of $114,243 per year on average across 8 metro and nonmetro areas, +24.1% vs the national median of $92,060. An estimated 450 hydrologists are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $84,640 to $137,270 depending on location.
$114,243
Avg median salary in California
$137,270
Highest paying metro
$84,640
Lowest paying metro
450
Employed in California
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Hydrologists salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $137,270 | $109,040 | $155,740 | 50 |
| San Jose, CA | $137,090 | $118,960 | $161,750 | 40 |
| Riverside, CA | $119,250 | $93,370 | $136,830 | 50 |
| San Diego, CA | $115,540 | $99,030 | $128,750 | 40 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $114,790 | $87,050 | $143,150 | 90 |
| Sacramento, CA | $104,270 | $98,920 | $124,990 | 120 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $101,090 | $72,050 | $137,320 | 30 |
| North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California | $84,640 | $66,290 | $104,330 | 30 |