Hydrologists Salary in Michigan
Hydrologists in Michigan earn a median of $101,060 a year, +5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $101,060
- vs. U.S. median
- +5% ($96,600)
- Rank among states
- 12 of 34
- Jobs in the state
- 40
Pay range in Michigan
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $81,330; the top 10% earn over $136,990. Nationally the range is $64,020 to $153,130.
States ranked near Michigan
Similar jobs in Michigan
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$80,990 median in Michigan
- Atmospheric and Space Scientists$103,210 median in Michigan
- Soil and Plant Scientists$65,390 median in Michigan
- Water Resource Specialists$129,070 median in Michigan (broader BLS group)
- Materials Scientists$107,410 median in Michigan
- Industrial Ecologists$76,080 median in Michigan (broader BLS group)
Hydrologists pay in Michigan
How much do hydrologists make in Michigan?
The median is $101,060 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $81,330 and the top 10% earn over $136,990. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Michigan a good state for hydrologists?
On pay alone it ranks 12 of 34 (+5% vs. the national median of $96,600). Living costs are not included.