Hydrologists Salary in Virginia
Hydrologists in Virginia earn a median of $132,080 a year, +37% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $132,080
- vs. U.S. median
- +37% ($96,600)
- Rank among states
- 2 of 34
- Jobs in the state
- 40
Pay range in Virginia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $61,990; the top 10% earn over $156,750. Nationally the range is $64,020 to $153,130.
States ranked near Virginia
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- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$88,390 median in Virginia
- Atmospheric and Space Scientists$83,880 median in Virginia
- Soil and Plant Scientists$73,920 median in Virginia
- Water Resource Specialists$150,570 median in Virginia (broader BLS group)
- Materials Scientists$124,150 median in Virginia
- Industrial Ecologists$82,230 median in Virginia (broader BLS group)
Hydrologists pay in Virginia
How much do hydrologists make in Virginia?
The median is $132,080 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $61,990 and the top 10% earn over $156,750. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Virginia a good state for hydrologists?
On pay alone it ranks 2 of 34 (+37% vs. the national median of $96,600). Living costs are not included.