How much does a hydrologist make in Los Angeles?
$123,400a year
Median yearly pay for hydrologists in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $59.34 an hour or $10,290 a month.
- Hourly
- $59.34
- Vs. national median
- +28%
- Rank among cities
- 7 of 33
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $72,490Median: $123,400Highest 10%: $212,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $72,490 | $34.85 | |
| 25th | $88,810 | $42.70 | |
| Median | $123,400 | $59.34 | |
| 75th | $154,700 | $74.38 | |
| 90th | $212,200 | $102.04 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for hydrologists.
| San Francisco, CA | $147,100 |
| Sacramento, CA | $106,900 |
Related jobs in Los Angeles
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $160,300 |
| Psychologist | $153,600 |
| Economist | $151,500 |
| Materials Scientist | $150,000 |
| Physical Scientist | $136,200 |
| Medical Scientist | $134,900 |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist | $131,700 |
| Sociologist | $124,500 |
| School Psychologist | $122,400 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $111,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hydrologist make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $59.34 ($123,400 a year).
Do hydrologists make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $123,400 against $96,600 nationally, 28% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $122,100, so Los Angeles pays 1% more.
Where does Los Angeles rank for hydrologist pay?
7 of 33 metro areas with data.
How much does a hydrologist make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $72,490 or less a year; the top 10% make $212,200 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.