How much does a hydrologist make in Pennsylvania?
$91,730a year
Median yearly pay for hydrologists in Pennsylvania. That is $44.10 an hour or $7,644 a month.
- Hourly
- $44.10
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 34
- Jobs in the state
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,300Median: $91,730Highest 10%: $141,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,300 | $21.78 | |
| 25th | $61,490 | $29.56 | |
| Median | $91,730 | $44.10 | |
| 75th | $117,300 | $56.41 | |
| 90th | $141,100 | $67.82 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $85,540 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for hydrologists.
| 18. Wyoming | $94,520 |
| 19. Utah | $94,190 |
| 20. Oregon | $93,690 |
| 21. Pennsylvania | $91,730 |
| 22. New York | $88,100 |
| 23. Arizona | $86,700 |
| 24. Vermont | $86,140 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hydrologist make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $44.10 ($91,730 a year).
Do hydrologists make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $91,730 against $96,600 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for hydrologist pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 21 of 34 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays hydrologists the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $85,540 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.