Hydrologists Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $114,790 +24.7% vs national
Median hourly $55.19
10th percentile $70,370
90th percentile $176,950
Employed locally 90
National median $92,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $70,370
    25th
    $87,050
    50th (median)
    $114,790
    75th
    $143,150
    90th
    $176,950

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $137,270
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $137,090
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $123,450
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $119,250
    California $118,960
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $115,540

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $128,470
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $98,720
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $100,330
    School Psychologists $108,130
    Chemists $82,370
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $101,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Hydrologists make per hour in Los Angeles?

    The median hourly wage for Hydrologists in Los Angeles, CA is $55.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $102.04 or more per hour.

    Is Los Angeles above or below average for Hydrologists salaries?

    The median Hydrologists salary in Los Angeles, CA is 24.7% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Hydrologists (10th percentile) earn around $70,370 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $87,050.