How much does a hydrologist make in Sacramento?
$106,900a year
Median yearly pay for hydrologists in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $51.38 an hour or $8,905 a month.
- Hourly
- $51.38
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among cities
- 12 of 33
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $79,020Median: $106,900Highest 10%: $142,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $79,020 | $37.99 | |
| 25th | $95,620 | $45.97 | |
| Median | $106,900 | $51.38 | |
| 75th | $128,500 | $61.77 | |
| 90th | $142,000 | $68.27 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for hydrologists.
| San Francisco, CA | $147,100 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $123,400 |
Related jobs in Sacramento
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Psychologist | $166,500 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $153,100 |
| Medical Scientist | $137,600 |
| School Psychologist | $131,900 |
| Physicist | $120,500 |
| Geoscientist | $120,000 |
| Microbiologist | $112,500 |
| Epidemiologist | $112,000 |
| Environmental Scientist and Specialist | $108,400 |
| Forester | $107,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hydrologist make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $51.38 ($106,900 a year).
Do hydrologists make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $106,900 against $96,600 nationally, 11% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $122,100, so Sacramento pays 12% less.
Where does Sacramento rank for hydrologist pay?
12 of 33 metro areas with data.
How much does a hydrologist make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $79,020 or less a year; the top 10% make $142,000 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.