Hydrologists Salary in Washington
Hydrologists in Washington earn a median of $105,600 a year, +9% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $105,600
- vs. U.S. median
- +9% ($96,600)
- Rank among states
- 10 of 34
- Jobs in the state
- 350
Pay range in Washington
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $80,450; the top 10% earn over $194,900. Nationally the range is $64,020 to $153,130.
States ranked near Washington
Similar jobs in Washington
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$105,020 median in Washington
- Atmospheric and Space Scientists$94,400 median in Washington
- Soil and Plant Scientists$79,970 median in Washington
- Water Resource Specialists$182,480 median in Washington (broader BLS group)
- Materials Scientists$127,250 median in Washington
- Industrial Ecologists$98,300 median in Washington (broader BLS group)
Hydrologists pay in Washington
How much do hydrologists make in Washington?
The median is $105,600 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $80,450 and the top 10% earn over $194,900. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Washington a good state for hydrologists?
On pay alone it ranks 10 of 34 (+9% vs. the national median of $96,600). Living costs are not included.