Hydrologists Salary in Tallahassee, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tallahassee, FL

Median annual salary $58,270 -36.7% vs national
Median hourly $28.01
10th percentile $39,010
90th percentile $88,280
Employed locally 30
National median $92,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,010
    25th
    $45,450
    50th (median)
    $58,270
    75th
    $63,760
    90th
    $88,280

    Tallahassee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,078 2023 • Census ACS
    Hydrologists salary vs area income 92% Median Hydrologists salary is 8% 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
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $86,090
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $80,400
    Florida $71,290
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $62,990

    Related occupations in Tallahassee, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $51,000
    Biological Scientists, All Other $54,640
    Urban and Regional Planners $54,890
    Forensic Science Technicians $56,370
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $49,030
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $74,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Hydrologists make per hour in Tallahassee?

    The median hourly wage for Hydrologists in Tallahassee, FL is $28.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.44 or more per hour.

    Is Tallahassee above or below average for Hydrologists salaries?

    The median Hydrologists salary in Tallahassee, FL is 36.7% below 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 Tallahassee?

    Entry-level Hydrologists (10th percentile) earn around $39,010 per year in Tallahassee, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,450.