Hydrologists Salary in South Carolina
Hydrologists in South Carolina earn a median of $65,770 a year, −32% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $65,770
- vs. U.S. median
- −32% ($96,600)
- Rank among states
- 34 of 34
- Jobs in the state
- 100
Pay range in South Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $57,830; the top 10% earn over $115,210. Nationally the range is $64,020 to $153,130.
States ranked near South Carolina
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- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$86,070 median in South Carolina
- Atmospheric and Space Scientists$82,240 median in South Carolina
- Soil and Plant Scientists$78,850 median in South Carolina
- Water Resource Specialists$131,140 median in South Carolina (broader BLS group)
- Materials Scientists$101,930 median in South Carolina
- Industrial Ecologists$74,910 median in South Carolina (broader BLS group)
Hydrologists pay in South Carolina
How much do hydrologists make in South Carolina?
The median is $65,770 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $57,830 and the top 10% earn over $115,210. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Carolina a good state for hydrologists?
On pay alone it ranks 34 of 34 (−32% vs. the national median of $96,600). Living costs are not included.