Hydrologists Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $81,640 -11.3% vs national
Median hourly $39.25
10th percentile $64,700
90th percentile $114,520
Employed locally 80
National median $92,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,700
    25th
    $66,410
    50th (median)
    $81,640
    75th
    $96,900
    90th
    $114,520

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Hydrologists salary vs area income 120% Median Hydrologists salary is 20% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $75,100

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    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $95,990
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $72,510
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $124,250
    Forensic Science Technicians $57,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Hydrologists make per hour in Tucson?

    The median hourly wage for Hydrologists in Tucson, AZ is $39.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.06 or more per hour.

    Is Tucson above or below average for Hydrologists salaries?

    The median Hydrologists salary in Tucson, AZ is 11.3% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Hydrologists (10th percentile) earn around $64,700 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,410.