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Hydrologists Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Hydrologists make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$122,110
Median Annual Salary
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+2.6% vs 2024
$122,940
Mean Salary
$122,110
Median Salary
$58.71
Hourly Rate
540 people work as Hydrologists in California
Hydrologists salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Hydrologists in California earn a median salary of $122,110 per year ($10,175/month).
This is 24.8% above the national average of $97,815.
California ranks #4 out of 34 states for Hydrologists pay.
Approximately 540 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 2.6% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Hydrologists
Research the distribution, circulation, and physical properties of underground and surface waters; and study the form and intensity of precipitation and its rate of infiltration into the soil, movement through the earth, and return to the ocean and atmosphere.
Top Skills
Critical Thinking
4.0
Reading Comprehension
3.88
Active Listening
3.88
Science
3.88
Speaking
3.75
Key Knowledge Areas
Mathematics
4.35
Physics
4.13
Engineering and Technology
4.0
English Language
3.91
Geography
3.87
Typical Education: Master's Degree
(52.2% of workers)
Salaries for Hydrologists in California range from $76,110 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $181,360 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $93,640 and $142,500.
The median annual salary for Hydrologists in California is $122,110 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $122,940.
What is the salary range for a Hydrologists in California?
Salaries for Hydrologists in California range from $76,110 at the 10th percentile to $181,360 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $93,640 and $142,500.
What is the starting salary for a Hydrologists in California?
Entry-level Hydrologists positions in California typically start around $76,110 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $93,640 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Hydrologists in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 540 people are employed as Hydrologists in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Hydrologists in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Hydrologists in California is approximately $58.71 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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