Hydrologists Salary in Wisconsin
Hydrologists in Wisconsin earn a median of $78,770 a year, −18% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $78,770
- vs. U.S. median
- −18% ($96,600)
- Rank among states
- 32 of 34
- Jobs in the state
- 150
Pay range in Wisconsin
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,290; the top 10% earn over $115,920. Nationally the range is $64,020 to $153,130.
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- Soil and Plant Scientists$66,200 median in Wisconsin
- Water Resource Specialists$128,890 median in Wisconsin (broader BLS group)
- Materials Scientists$137,700 median in Wisconsin
- Industrial Ecologists$72,820 median in Wisconsin (broader BLS group)
Hydrologists pay in Wisconsin
How much do hydrologists make in Wisconsin?
The median is $78,770 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,290 and the top 10% earn over $115,920. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Wisconsin a good state for hydrologists?
On pay alone it ranks 32 of 34 (−18% vs. the national median of $96,600). Living costs are not included.