How much does a hydrologist make in Salt Lake City?
$94,420a year
Median yearly pay for hydrologists in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area. That is $45.39 an hour or $7,868 a month.
- Hourly
- $45.39
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 18 of 33
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,640Median: $94,420Highest 10%: $137,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,640 | $29.63 | |
| 25th | $76,400 | $36.73 | |
| Median | $94,420 | $45.39 | |
| 75th | $115,900 | $55.73 | |
| 90th | $137,000 | $65.86 |
Other cities in Utah
Median yearly pay for hydrologists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Salt Lake City
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Psychologist | $136,200 |
| Physical Scientist | $123,200 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $100,700 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $99,160 |
| Biological Scientist | $98,690 |
| Environmental Scientist and Specialist | $95,200 |
| Conservation Scientist | $93,470 |
| Geoscientist | $93,030 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $91,560 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $90,180 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hydrologist make an hour in Salt Lake City?
The median hourly pay in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area is $45.39 ($94,420 a year).
Do hydrologists make more in Salt Lake City than the national average?
No: $94,420 against $96,600 nationally, 2% less.
How does Salt Lake City compare with the rest of Utah?
The median in Utah is $94,190, so Salt Lake City pays 0% more.
Where does Salt Lake City rank for hydrologist pay?
18 of 33 metro areas with data.
How much does a hydrologist make starting out in Salt Lake City?
The lowest-paid 10% make $61,640 or less a year; the top 10% make $137,000 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.