Hydrologists Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $63,200 -31.3% vs national
Median hourly $30.39
10th percentile $50,960
90th percentile $155,020
Employed locally 60
National median $92,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,960
    25th
    $50,990
    50th (median)
    $63,200
    75th
    $98,630
    90th
    $155,020

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Hydrologists salary vs area income 79% Median Hydrologists salary is 21% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $74,260

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $76,860
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $79,680
    Chemical Technicians $74,620
    Chemists $110,300
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $49,980
    Biological Technicians $49,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Hydrologists make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Hydrologists in Houston, TX is $30.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.95 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Hydrologists salaries?

    The median Hydrologists salary in Houston, TX is 31.3% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Hydrologists (10th percentile) earn around $50,960 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,990.