Hydrologists Salary in Northwest Minnesota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $97,860 +6.3% vs national
Median hourly $47.05
10th percentile $76,360
90th percentile $105,440
Employed locally 30
National median $92,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,360
    25th
    $88,000
    50th (median)
    $97,860
    75th
    $105,440
    90th
    $105,440

    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 Northwest Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$80,070
    Forest and Conservation Technicians$67,140
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$75,350
    Conservation Scientists$74,070
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$75,590
    Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$54,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Hydrologists make per hour in Northwest Minnesota?

    The median hourly wage for Hydrologists in Northwest Minnesota is $47.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.69 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Minnesota above or below average for Hydrologists salaries?

    The median Hydrologists salary in Northwest Minnesota is 6.3% above 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 Northwest Minnesota?

    Entry-level Hydrologists (10th percentile) earn around $76,360 per year in Northwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $88,000.