Hydrologists Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $104,270 +13.3% vs national
Median hourly $50.13
10th percentile $75,130
90th percentile $148,620
Employed locally 120
National median $92,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $75,130
    25th
    $98,920
    50th (median)
    $104,270
    75th
    $124,990
    90th
    $148,620

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Hydrologists salary vs area income 111% Median Hydrologists salary is 11% 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
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $119,250
    California $118,960
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $115,540

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $102,420
    Urban and Regional Planners $91,030
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $131,390
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $101,060
    Biological Technicians $62,570
    Biological Scientists, All Other $96,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Hydrologists make per hour in Sacramento?

    The median hourly wage for Hydrologists in Sacramento, CA is $50.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $68.27 or more per hour.

    Is Sacramento above or below average for Hydrologists salaries?

    The median Hydrologists salary in Sacramento, CA is 13.3% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Hydrologists (10th percentile) earn around $75,130 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $98,920.