Hydrologists Salary in Idaho
Hydrologists in Idaho earn a median of $78,850 a year, −18% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $78,850
- vs. U.S. median
- −18% ($96,600)
- Rank among states
- 31 of 34
- Jobs in the state
- 160
Pay range in Idaho
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $58,260; the top 10% earn over $135,380. Nationally the range is $64,020 to $153,130.
States ranked near Idaho
Similar jobs in Idaho
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$91,170 median in Idaho
- Atmospheric and Space Scientists$119,430 median in Idaho
- Soil and Plant Scientists$95,150 median in Idaho
- Water Resource Specialists$124,800 median in Idaho (broader BLS group)
- Industrial Ecologists$70,350 median in Idaho (broader BLS group)
- Geodetic Surveyors$73,940 median in Idaho (broader BLS group)
Hydrologists pay in Idaho
How much do hydrologists make in Idaho?
The median is $78,850 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $58,260 and the top 10% earn over $135,380. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Idaho a good state for hydrologists?
On pay alone it ranks 31 of 34 (−18% vs. the national median of $96,600). Living costs are not included.