Hydrologists Salary in New York, NY-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Median annual salary $84,320 -8.4% vs national
Median hourly $40.54
10th percentile $64,860
90th percentile $150,070
Employed locally 130
National median $92,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,860
    25th
    $65,770
    50th (median)
    $84,320
    75th
    $110,800
    90th
    $150,070

    New York economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Hydrologists salary vs area income 87% Median Hydrologists salary is 13% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $137,090

    Related occupations in New York, NY-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $102,440
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $101,400
    Chemists $84,510
    School Psychologists $101,790
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $63,610
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $91,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Hydrologists make per hour in New York?

    The median hourly wage for Hydrologists in New York, NY-NJ is $40.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.61 or more per hour.

    Is New York above or below average for Hydrologists salaries?

    The median Hydrologists salary in New York, NY-NJ is 8.4% 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 New York?

    Entry-level Hydrologists (10th percentile) earn around $64,860 per year in New York, NY-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,770.