How much does a hydrologist make in North Carolina?
$81,770a year
Median yearly pay for hydrologists in North Carolina. That is $39.31 an hour or $6,814 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.31
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 34
- Jobs in the state
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,320Median: $81,770Highest 10%: $111,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,320 | $30.92 | |
| 25th | $68,900 | $33.13 | |
| Median | $81,770 | $39.31 | |
| 75th | $106,100 | $51.00 | |
| 90th | $111,100 | $53.39 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for hydrologists.
| 24. Vermont | $86,140 |
| 25. Montana | $84,500 |
| 26. Illinois | $83,720 |
| 27. North Carolina | $81,770 |
| 28. Iowa | $81,150 |
| 29. Texas | $81,080 |
| 30. Indiana | $80,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hydrologist make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $39.31 ($81,770 a year).
Do hydrologists make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $81,770 against $96,600 nationally, 15% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for hydrologist pay?
North Carolina ranks 27 of 34 states.
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.