Hydrologists Salary in New Mexico
Hydrologists in New Mexico earn a median of $97,470 a year, +1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $97,470
- vs. U.S. median
- +1% ($96,600)
- Rank among states
- 15 of 34
- Jobs in the state
- 100
Pay range in New Mexico
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,660; the top 10% earn over $131,370. Nationally the range is $64,020 to $153,130.
States ranked near New Mexico
Similar jobs in New Mexico
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$88,530 median in New Mexico
- Atmospheric and Space Scientists$110,070 median in New Mexico
- Soil and Plant Scientists$69,480 median in New Mexico
- Industrial Ecologists$86,630 median in New Mexico (broader BLS group)
- Geodetic Surveyors$74,230 median in New Mexico (broader BLS group)
- Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists$123,820 median in New Mexico (broader BLS group)
Hydrologists pay in New Mexico
How much do hydrologists make in New Mexico?
The median is $97,470 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,660 and the top 10% earn over $131,370. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Mexico a good state for hydrologists?
On pay alone it ranks 15 of 34 (+1% vs. the national median of $96,600). Living costs are not included.