How much does a hydrologist make in Austin?
$73,810a year
Median yearly pay for hydrologists in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area. That is $35.49 an hour or $6,151 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.49
- Vs. national median
- -24%
- Rank among cities
- 32 of 33
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $53,440Median: $73,810Highest 10%: $108,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,440 | $25.69 | |
| 25th | $59,990 | $28.84 | |
| Median | $73,810 | $35.49 | |
| 75th | $92,930 | $44.68 | |
| 90th | $108,300 | $52.05 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for hydrologists.
| Houston, TX | $99,320 |
Related jobs in Austin
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $107,300 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $102,500 |
| Medical Scientist | $97,530 |
| Food Scientist and Technologist | $95,030 |
| Physical Scientist | $93,440 |
| Environmental Scientist and Specialist | $93,070 |
| Geoscientist | $92,930 |
| School Psychologist | $89,380 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $87,930 |
| Economist | $87,350 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hydrologist make an hour in Austin?
The median hourly pay in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area is $35.49 ($73,810 a year).
Do hydrologists make more in Austin than the national average?
No: $73,810 against $96,600 nationally, 24% less.
How does Austin compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $81,080, so Austin pays 9% less.
Where does Austin rank for hydrologist pay?
32 of 33 metro areas with data.
How much does a hydrologist make starting out in Austin?
The lowest-paid 10% make $53,440 or less a year; the top 10% make $108,300 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.