Hydrologists Salary in Maryland
Hydrologists in Maryland earn a median of $143,010 a year, +48% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $143,010
- vs. U.S. median
- +48% ($96,600)
- Rank among states
- 1 of 34
- Jobs in the state
- 90
Pay range in Maryland
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $84,590; the top 10% earn over $189,260. Nationally the range is $64,020 to $153,130.
States ranked near Maryland
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- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$110,510 median in Maryland
- Atmospheric and Space Scientists$128,800 median in Maryland
- Soil and Plant Scientists$85,020 median in Maryland
- Water Resource Specialists$168,620 median in Maryland (broader BLS group)
- Materials Scientists$112,400 median in Maryland
- Industrial Ecologists$84,190 median in Maryland (broader BLS group)
Hydrologists pay in Maryland
How much do hydrologists make in Maryland?
The median is $143,010 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $84,590 and the top 10% earn over $189,260. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Maryland a good state for hydrologists?
On pay alone it ranks 1 of 34 (+48% vs. the national median of $96,600). Living costs are not included.