Hydrologists Salary in Champaign, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Champaign-Urbana, IL

Median annual salary $79,190 -14% vs national
Median hourly $38.07
10th percentile $39,400
90th percentile $124,090
Employed locally 50
National median $92,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,400
    25th
    $63,930
    50th (median)
    $79,190
    75th
    $104,150
    90th
    $124,090

    Champaign economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Hydrologists salary vs area income 123% Median Hydrologists salary is 23% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $107,980
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $104,270
    Billings, MT $82,590
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $80,800
    Illinois $79,790
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $76,460

    Related occupations in Champaign, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Biological Scientists, All Other $64,930
    Physical Scientists, All Other $61,370
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $79,220
    Soil and Plant Scientists $60,970
    Chemists $70,340
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $61,820

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Hydrologists make per hour in Champaign?

    The median hourly wage for Hydrologists in Champaign, IL is $38.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.66 or more per hour.

    Is Champaign above or below average for Hydrologists salaries?

    The median Hydrologists salary in Champaign, IL is 14% 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 Champaign?

    Entry-level Hydrologists (10th percentile) earn around $39,400 per year in Champaign, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,930.