Hydrologists Salary in Pennsylvania
Hydrologists in Pennsylvania earn a median of $91,730 a year, −5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $91,730
- vs. U.S. median
- −5% ($96,600)
- Rank among states
- 21 of 34
- Jobs in the state
- 160
Pay range in Pennsylvania
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,300; the top 10% earn over $141,070. Nationally the range is $64,020 to $153,130.
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- Materials Scientists$106,920 median in Pennsylvania
- Industrial Ecologists$76,110 median in Pennsylvania (broader BLS group)
Hydrologists pay in Pennsylvania
How much do hydrologists make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $91,730 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,300 and the top 10% earn over $141,070. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Pennsylvania a good state for hydrologists?
On pay alone it ranks 21 of 34 (−5% vs. the national median of $96,600). Living costs are not included.