Hydrologists Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $80,700 -12.3% vs national
Median hourly $38.80
10th percentile $62,620
90th percentile $116,270
Employed locally 30
National median $92,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,620
    25th
    $68,860
    50th (median)
    $80,700
    75th
    $83,840
    90th
    $116,270

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Hydrologists salary vs area income 105% Median Hydrologists salary is 5% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $138,500
    Virginia $125,900
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $125,670
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $123,840
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $119,250
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $119,180

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $81,210
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $77,480
    Chemists $74,260
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $59,170
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $86,380
    Physical Scientists, All Other $62,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Hydrologists make per hour in Indianapolis?

    The median hourly wage for Hydrologists in Indianapolis, IN is $38.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.90 or more per hour.

    Is Indianapolis above or below average for Hydrologists salaries?

    The median Hydrologists salary in Indianapolis, IN is 12.3% 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Hydrologists (10th percentile) earn around $62,620 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,860.