How much does a hydrologist make in Baltimore?
$138,000a year
Median yearly pay for hydrologists in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. That is $66.36 an hour or $11,500 a month.
- Hourly
- $66.36
- Vs. national median
- +43%
- Rank among cities
- 4 of 33
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $84,490Median: $138,000Highest 10%: $175,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $84,490 | $40.62 | |
| 25th | $113,800 | $54.71 | |
| Median | $138,000 | $66.36 | |
| 75th | $175,800 | $84.51 | |
| 90th | $175,800 | $84.51 |
Other cities in Maryland
Median yearly pay for hydrologists.
| Washington, DC | $152,700 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $85,540 |
Related jobs in Baltimore
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economist | $152,700 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $128,800 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $124,600 |
| Chemist | $118,900 |
| School Psychologist | $114,500 |
| Biological Scientist | $111,500 |
| Physical Scientist | $108,200 |
| Life Scientist | $105,900 |
| Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist | $99,490 |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist | $98,650 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hydrologist make an hour in Baltimore?
The median hourly pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $66.36 ($138,000 a year).
Do hydrologists make more in Baltimore than the national average?
Yes: $138,000 against $96,600 nationally, 43% more.
How does Baltimore compare with the rest of Maryland?
The median in Maryland is $143,000, so Baltimore pays 3% less.
Where does Baltimore rank for hydrologist pay?
4 of 33 metro areas with data.
How much does a hydrologist make starting out in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% make $84,490 or less a year; the top 10% make $175,800 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.