Hydrologists Salary in Minneapolis, MN-WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI

Median annual salary $90,500 -1.7% vs national
Median hourly $43.51
10th percentile $65,670
90th percentile $129,610
Employed locally 220
National median $92,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,670
    25th
    $75,590
    50th (median)
    $90,500
    75th
    $102,190
    90th
    $129,610

    Minneapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $98,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Hydrologists salary vs area income 92% Median Hydrologists salary is 8% 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

    Related occupations in Minneapolis, MN-WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $97,970
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $95,530
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $91,160
    Chemists $83,790
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $47,130
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $103,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Hydrologists make per hour in Minneapolis?

    The median hourly wage for Hydrologists in Minneapolis, MN-WI is $43.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.38 or more per hour.

    Is Minneapolis above or below average for Hydrologists salaries?

    The median Hydrologists salary in Minneapolis, MN-WI is 1.7% 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 Minneapolis?

    Entry-level Hydrologists (10th percentile) earn around $65,670 per year in Minneapolis, MN-WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,590.