Hydrologists Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $107,980 +17.3% vs national
Median hourly $51.91
10th percentile $68,790
90th percentile $137,200
Employed locally 70
National median $92,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $68,790
    25th
    $91,040
    50th (median)
    $107,980
    75th
    $122,350
    90th
    $137,200

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Hydrologists salary vs area income 114% Median Hydrologists salary is 14% above 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
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $134,410
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $125,670
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $125,670
    California $118,960
    Colorado $116,000
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $112,590

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Biological Technicians $47,390
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $99,540
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $88,000
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $97,380
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $62,190
    Urban and Regional Planners $99,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Hydrologists make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Hydrologists in Portland, OR-WA is $51.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.04 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Hydrologists salaries?

    The median Hydrologists salary in Portland, OR-WA is 17.3% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Hydrologists (10th percentile) earn around $68,790 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $91,040.