Hydrologists Salary in North Carolina
Hydrologists in North Carolina earn a median of $81,770 a year, −15% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $81,770
- vs. U.S. median
- −15% ($96,600)
- Rank among states
- 27 of 34
- Jobs in the state
- 150
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,320; the top 10% earn over $111,050. Nationally the range is $64,020 to $153,130.
States ranked near North Carolina
Similar jobs in North Carolina
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$95,260 median in North Carolina
- Atmospheric and Space Scientists$91,560 median in North Carolina
- Soil and Plant Scientists$76,330 median in North Carolina
- Water Resource Specialists$173,870 median in North Carolina (broader BLS group)
- Materials Scientists$106,470 median in North Carolina
- Industrial Ecologists$74,130 median in North Carolina (broader BLS group)
Hydrologists pay in North Carolina
How much do hydrologists make in North Carolina?
The median is $81,770 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,320 and the top 10% earn over $111,050. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for hydrologists?
On pay alone it ranks 27 of 34 (−15% vs. the national median of $96,600). Living costs are not included.