Hydrologists Salary in Alaska
Hydrologists in Alaska earn a median of $108,660 a year, +12% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $108,660
- vs. U.S. median
- +12% ($96,600)
- Rank among states
- 8 of 34
- Jobs in the state
- 60
Pay range in Alaska
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $73,690; the top 10% earn over $132,770. Nationally the range is $64,020 to $153,130.
States ranked near Alaska
Similar jobs in Alaska
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$107,410 median in Alaska
- Atmospheric and Space Scientists$94,380 median in Alaska
- Soil and Plant Scientists$100,320 median in Alaska
- Water Resource Specialists$130,590 median in Alaska (broader BLS group)
- Industrial Ecologists$91,960 median in Alaska (broader BLS group)
- Geodetic Surveyors$99,550 median in Alaska (broader BLS group)
Hydrologists pay in Alaska
How much do hydrologists make in Alaska?
The median is $108,660 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $73,690 and the top 10% earn over $132,770. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Alaska a good state for hydrologists?
On pay alone it ranks 8 of 34 (+12% vs. the national median of $96,600). Living costs are not included.