How much does a hydrologist make in New Jersey?
$126,700a year
Median yearly pay for hydrologists in New Jersey. That is $60.90 an hour or $10,560 a month.
- Hourly
- $60.90
- Vs. national median
- +31%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 34
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $76,810Median: $126,700Highest 10%: $176,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $76,810 | $36.93 | |
| 25th | $110,000 | $52.88 | |
| Median | $126,700 | $60.90 | |
| 75th | $148,400 | $71.34 | |
| 90th | $176,500 | $84.85 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Trenton, NJ | $128,300 |
| New York, NY | $88,100 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $85,540 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for hydrologists.
| 1. Maryland | $143,000 |
| 2. Virginia | $132,100 |
| 3. New Jersey | $126,700 |
| 4. California | $122,100 |
| 5. Georgia | $121,800 |
| 6. Massachusetts | $119,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hydrologist make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $60.90 ($126,700 a year).
Do hydrologists make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $126,700 against $96,600 nationally, 31% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for hydrologist pay?
New Jersey ranks 3 of 34 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays hydrologists the most?
Trenton-Princeton, NJ, with a median of $128,300 a year.
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.