Hydrologists Salary in Miami, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL

Median annual salary $80,400 -12.7% vs national
Median hourly $38.66
10th percentile $63,780
90th percentile $124,500
Employed locally 60
National median $92,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,780
    25th
    $77,830
    50th (median)
    $80,400
    75th
    $102,040
    90th
    $124,500

    Miami economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,481 2023 • Census ACS
    Hydrologists salary vs area income 109% Median Hydrologists salary is 9% 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
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $86,090
    Florida $71,290
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $62,990
    Tallahassee, FL $58,270

    Related occupations in Miami, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $77,140
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $104,660
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $79,110
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $65,310
    Biological Technicians $49,650
    Biological Scientists, All Other $77,270

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Hydrologists make per hour in Miami?

    The median hourly wage for Hydrologists in Miami, FL is $38.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.86 or more per hour.

    Is Miami above or below average for Hydrologists salaries?

    The median Hydrologists salary in Miami, FL is 12.7% 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 Miami?

    Entry-level Hydrologists (10th percentile) earn around $63,780 per year in Miami, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,830.