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Hydrologists

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Hydrologists

National Avg Annual Salary

$98,130

National Avg Hourly Wage

$47.18

National Total Employment

5,720

Top Metro Avg Salary

$144,550

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Highest Paying State

Maryland leads this occupation with an average annual salary of $140,520.

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Largest State Market

California has one of the largest employment markets with 670 jobs.

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Highest Paying Metro Area

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV shows an average annual salary of $144,550.

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Largest Metro Market

Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI has a broad labor footprint with 220 jobs.

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Top States for Hydrologists

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State State Code Avg Salary Total Jobs View
Maryland MD $140,520 70 Open
Massachusetts MA $129,280 110 Open
Colorado CO $121,920 270 Open
California CA $119,540 670 Open
Nevada NV $117,290 180 Open
Virginia VA $114,410 40 Open
New Jersey NJ $112,970 70 Open
Michigan MI $107,210 30 Open
Missouri MO $103,680 60 Open
Louisiana LA $103,140 0 Open