Hydrologists Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $90,610 -1.6% vs national
Median hourly $43.56
10th percentile $65,740
90th percentile $102,530
Employed locally 70
National median $92,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,740
    25th
    $81,220
    50th (median)
    $90,610
    75th
    $100,000
    90th
    $102,530

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Hydrologists salary vs area income 96% Median Hydrologists salary is 4% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $138,500
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $107,980
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $107,440
    Washington $100,000
    Hawaii $95,000
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $86,090

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Urban and Regional Planners $92,860
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $82,510
    Epidemiologists $102,530
    Conservation Scientists $80,100
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $81,740
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $90,780

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Hydrologists make per hour in Olympia?

    The median hourly wage for Hydrologists in Olympia, WA is $43.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.77 or more per hour.

    Is Olympia above or below average for Hydrologists salaries?

    The median Hydrologists salary in Olympia, WA is 1.6% 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Hydrologists (10th percentile) earn around $65,740 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,220.