How much does a hydrologist make in Houston?
$99,320a year
Median yearly pay for hydrologists in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $47.75 an hour or $8,277 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.75
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 15 of 33
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,650Median: $99,320Highest 10%: $158,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,650 | $26.27 | |
| 25th | $61,830 | $29.73 | |
| Median | $99,320 | $47.75 | |
| 75th | $104,200 | $50.08 | |
| 90th | $158,000 | $75.95 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for hydrologists.
| Austin, TX | $73,810 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $199,800 |
| Geoscientist | $174,500 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $108,400 |
| Chemist | $106,700 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $98,190 |
| Environmental Scientist and Specialist | $95,170 |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist | $94,320 |
| Physical Scientist | $91,430 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $88,570 |
| Food Scientist and Technologist | $88,210 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hydrologist make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $47.75 ($99,320 a year).
Do hydrologists make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $99,320 against $96,600 nationally, 3% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $81,080, so Houston pays 22% more.
Where does Houston rank for hydrologist pay?
15 of 33 metro areas with data.
How much does a hydrologist make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $54,650 or less a year; the top 10% make $158,000 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.