Hydrologists Salary in Reno, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reno, NV

Median annual salary $100,790 +9.5% vs national
Median hourly $48.46
10th percentile $75,700
90th percentile —
Employed locally 70
National median $92,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $75,700
    25th
    $88,380
    50th (median)
    $100,790
    75th
    $143,200

    Reno economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Hydrologists salary vs area income 119% Median Hydrologists salary is 19% 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
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $125,670
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $112,590

    Related occupations in Reno, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Chemical Technicians $48,730
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $93,600
    Biological Scientists, All Other $59,290
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $106,530
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $93,180
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $77,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Hydrologists make per hour in Reno?

    The median hourly wage for Hydrologists in Reno, NV is $48.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $97.61 or more per hour.

    Is Reno above or below average for Hydrologists salaries?

    The median Hydrologists salary in Reno, NV is 9.5% 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 Reno?

    Entry-level Hydrologists (10th percentile) earn around $75,700 per year in Reno, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $88,380.