How much does a hydrologist make in Portland?
$113,600a year
Median yearly pay for hydrologists in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $54.59 an hour or $9,463 a month.
- Hourly
- $54.59
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among cities
- 9 of 33
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $79,000Median: $113,600Highest 10%: $168,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $79,000 | $37.98 | |
| 25th | $95,470 | $45.90 | |
| Median | $113,600 | $54.59 | |
| 75th | $128,700 | $61.86 | |
| 90th | $168,600 | $81.04 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for hydrologists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $172,100 |
| Materials Scientist | $150,600 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $122,100 |
| Economist | $122,100 |
| Physical Scientist | $117,800 |
| School Psychologist | $114,000 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $113,600 |
| Medical Scientist | $112,600 |
| Life Scientist | $109,600 |
| Geoscientist | $105,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hydrologist make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $54.59 ($113,600 a year).
Do hydrologists make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $113,600 against $96,600 nationally, 18% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $93,690, so Portland pays 21% more.
Where does Portland rank for hydrologist pay?
9 of 33 metro areas with data.
How much does a hydrologist make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $79,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $168,600 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.