Hydrologists Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $76,460 -16.9% vs national
Median hourly $36.76
10th percentile $62,900
90th percentile $140,660
Employed locally 40
National median $92,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,900
    25th
    $69,470
    50th (median)
    $76,460
    75th
    $84,990
    90th
    $140,660

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Hydrologists salary vs area income 100% Median Hydrologists salary is 0% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $90,500
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $80,800
    Madison, WI $79,440
    Wisconsin $76,460

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $66,140
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    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $81,620
    Chemists $76,820
    Psychologists, All Other $107,550
    Chemical Technicians $48,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Hydrologists make per hour in Milwaukee?

    The median hourly wage for Hydrologists in Milwaukee, WI is $36.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.24 or more per hour.

    Is Milwaukee above or below average for Hydrologists salaries?

    The median Hydrologists salary in Milwaukee, WI is 16.9% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Hydrologists (10th percentile) earn around $62,900 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,470.