Hydrologists Salary in Columbus, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbus, OH

Median annual salary $98,200 +6.7% vs national
Median hourly $47.21
10th percentile $63,000
90th percentile $131,960
Employed locally 170
National median $92,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,000
    25th
    $75,280
    50th (median)
    $98,200
    75th
    $110,030
    90th
    $131,960

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 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
    Akron, OH $99,470
    Ohio $93,520

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Chemists $96,700
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $90,670
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $79,250
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $81,720
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $82,800
    Biological Technicians $51,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Hydrologists make per hour in Columbus?

    The median hourly wage for Hydrologists in Columbus, OH is $47.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.44 or more per hour.

    Is Columbus above or below average for Hydrologists salaries?

    The median Hydrologists salary in Columbus, OH is 6.7% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Hydrologists (10th percentile) earn around $63,000 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,280.