How much does a hydrologist make in New York?
$88,100a year
Median yearly pay for hydrologists in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $42.36 an hour or $7,342 a month.
- Hourly
- $42.36
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among cities
- 23 of 33
- Jobs in the area
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $67,760Median: $88,100Highest 10%: $161,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $67,760 | $32.58 | |
| 25th | $68,720 | $33.04 | |
| Median | $88,100 | $42.36 | |
| 75th | $126,700 | $60.90 | |
| 90th | $161,400 | $77.61 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for hydrologists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in New York
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $182,000 |
| Economist | $176,100 |
| Nuclear Technician | $171,500 |
| Physical Scientist | $139,600 |
| Psychologist | $132,200 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $128,800 |
| Materials Scientist | $120,700 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $120,500 |
| School Psychologist | $117,500 |
| Biological Scientist | $111,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hydrologist make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $42.36 ($88,100 a year).
Do hydrologists make more in New York than the national average?
No: $88,100 against $96,600 nationally, 9% less.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $88,100, so New York pays 0% more.
Where does New York rank for hydrologist pay?
23 of 33 metro areas with data.
How much does a hydrologist make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $67,760 or less a year; the top 10% make $161,400 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.