Hydrologists Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $79,440 -13.7% vs national
Median hourly $38.19
10th percentile $66,050
90th percentile $113,730
Employed locally 70
National median $92,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,050
    25th
    $72,550
    50th (median)
    $79,440
    75th
    $91,890
    90th
    $113,730

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Hydrologists salary vs area income 91% Median Hydrologists salary is 9% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $90,500
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $80,800
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $76,460
    Wisconsin $76,460

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Biological Technicians $49,630
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $80,940
    Chemists $73,920
    Biological Scientists, All Other $77,340
    Microbiologists $79,530
    Conservation Scientists $81,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Hydrologists make per hour in Madison?

    The median hourly wage for Hydrologists in Madison, WI is $38.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.73 or more per hour.

    Is Madison above or below average for Hydrologists salaries?

    The median Hydrologists salary in Madison, WI is 13.7% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Hydrologists (10th percentile) earn around $66,050 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,550.