Hydrologists Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $75,100 -18.4% vs national
Median hourly $36.11
10th percentile $59,020
90th percentile $115,040
Employed locally 180
National median $92,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,020
    25th
    $67,650
    50th (median)
    $75,100
    75th
    $105,320
    90th
    $115,040

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Hydrologists salary vs area income 89% Median Hydrologists salary is 11% 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
    Tucson, AZ $81,640

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $80,480
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $78,870
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $108,270
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $102,250
    School Psychologists $82,960
    Urban and Regional Planners $78,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Hydrologists make per hour in Phoenix?

    The median hourly wage for Hydrologists in Phoenix, AZ is $36.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $83.40 or more per hour.

    Is Phoenix above or below average for Hydrologists salaries?

    The median Hydrologists salary in Phoenix, AZ is 18.4% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Hydrologists (10th percentile) earn around $59,020 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,650.