Hydrologists Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $93,910 +2% vs national
Median hourly $45.15
10th percentile $58,300
90th percentile $136,790
Employed locally 70
National median $92,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,300
    25th
    $74,960
    50th (median)
    $93,910
    75th
    $114,250
    90th
    $136,790

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Hydrologists salary vs area income 99% Median Hydrologists salary is 1% 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
    Utah $89,310
    Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area $84,300
    South Carolina $61,240

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $78,570
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $52,400
    Biological Technicians $51,700
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $81,690
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $87,610
    Chemical Technicians $57,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Hydrologists make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Hydrologists in Salt Lake City, UT is $45.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.86 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Hydrologists salaries?

    The median Hydrologists salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 2% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Hydrologists (10th percentile) earn around $58,300 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,960.