Hydrologists Salary in New Jersey
Hydrologists in New Jersey earn a median of $126,680 a year, +31% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $126,680
- vs. U.S. median
- +31% ($96,600)
- Rank among states
- 3 of 34
- Jobs in the state
- Not published
Pay range in New Jersey
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $76,810; the top 10% earn over $176,480. Nationally the range is $64,020 to $153,130.
States ranked near New Jersey
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- Industrial Ecologists$79,210 median in New Jersey (broader BLS group)
Hydrologists pay in New Jersey
How much do hydrologists make in New Jersey?
The median is $126,680 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $76,810 and the top 10% earn over $176,480. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Jersey a good state for hydrologists?
On pay alone it ranks 3 of 34 (+31% vs. the national median of $96,600). Living costs are not included.