Hydrologists Salary in Ohio
Hydrologists in Ohio earn a median of $98,200 a year, +2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $98,200
- vs. U.S. median
- +2% ($96,600)
- Rank among states
- 14 of 34
- Jobs in the state
- 390
Pay range in Ohio
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,800; the top 10% earn over $131,100. Nationally the range is $64,020 to $153,130.
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- Soil and Plant Scientists$56,820 median in Ohio
- Water Resource Specialists$137,170 median in Ohio (broader BLS group)
- Materials Scientists$108,830 median in Ohio
- Industrial Ecologists$78,540 median in Ohio (broader BLS group)
Hydrologists pay in Ohio
How much do hydrologists make in Ohio?
The median is $98,200 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,800 and the top 10% earn over $131,100. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Ohio a good state for hydrologists?
On pay alone it ranks 14 of 34 (+2% vs. the national median of $96,600). Living costs are not included.