Hydrologists Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $137,090 +48.9% vs national
Median hourly $65.91
10th percentile $112,830
90th percentile $175,300
Employed locally 40
National median $92,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $112,830
    25th
    $118,960
    50th (median)
    $137,090
    75th
    $161,750
    90th
    $175,300

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Hydrologists salary vs area income 87% Median Hydrologists salary is 13% 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
    Maryland $134,410
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $134,410
    Virginia $125,900
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $125,670

    Nearby metros — Hydrologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $137,270
    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
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $114,790

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $155,990
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $132,230
    Biological Scientists, All Other $132,630
    Biological Technicians $71,920
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $101,520
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $75,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Hydrologists make per hour in San Jose?

    The median hourly wage for Hydrologists in San Jose, CA is $65.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $98.71 or more per hour.

    Is San Jose above or below average for Hydrologists salaries?

    The median Hydrologists salary in San Jose, CA is 48.9% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Hydrologists (10th percentile) earn around $112,830 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $118,960.