How much does a hydrologist make in Madison?
$81,310a year
Median yearly pay for hydrologists in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $39.09 an hour or $6,776 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.09
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among cities
- 27 of 33
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $67,200Median: $81,310Highest 10%: $115,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $67,200 | $32.31 | |
| 25th | $75,360 | $36.23 | |
| Median | $81,310 | $39.09 | |
| 75th | $97,470 | $46.86 | |
| 90th | $115,900 | $55.73 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for hydrologists.
| Minneapolis, MN | $94,580 |
Related jobs in Madison
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $136,500 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $108,000 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $107,500 |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist | $106,500 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $103,900 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $88,830 |
| Economist | $88,770 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $86,650 |
| Medical Scientist | $85,570 |
| Conservation Scientist | $85,110 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hydrologist make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $39.09 ($81,310 a year).
Do hydrologists make more in Madison than the national average?
No: $81,310 against $96,600 nationally, 16% less.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $78,770, so Madison pays 3% more.
Where does Madison rank for hydrologist pay?
27 of 33 metro areas with data.
How much does a hydrologist make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $67,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $115,900 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.