Hydrologists Salary in Riverside, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $119,250 +29.5% vs national
Median hourly $57.33
10th percentile $77,790
90th percentile $163,830
Employed locally 50
National median $92,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $77,790
    25th
    $93,370
    50th (median)
    $119,250
    75th
    $136,830
    90th
    $163,830

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Hydrologists salary vs area income 139% Median Hydrologists salary is 39% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $137,270
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $137,090
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $123,450
    California $118,960
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $115,540
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $114,790

    Related occupations in Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $92,230
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $57,610
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $128,890
    School Psychologists $124,200
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $96,390
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $96,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Hydrologists make per hour in Riverside?

    The median hourly wage for Hydrologists in Riverside, CA is $57.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.16 or more per hour.

    Is Riverside above or below average for Hydrologists salaries?

    The median Hydrologists salary in Riverside, CA is 29.5% 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Hydrologists (10th percentile) earn around $77,790 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $93,370.