How much does a hydrologist make in South Carolina?
$65,770a year
Median yearly pay for hydrologists in South Carolina. That is $31.62 an hour or $5,481 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.62
- Vs. national median
- -32%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 34
- Jobs in the state
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $57,830Median: $65,770Highest 10%: $115,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,830 | $27.80 | |
| 25th | $57,830 | $27.80 | |
| Median | $65,770 | $31.62 | |
| 75th | $78,510 | $37.75 | |
| 90th | $115,200 | $55.39 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Columbia, SC | $65,770 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for hydrologists.
| 31. Idaho | $78,850 |
| 32. Wisconsin | $78,770 |
| 33. Florida | $76,850 |
| 34. South Carolina | $65,770 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hydrologist make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $31.62 ($65,770 a year).
Do hydrologists make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $65,770 against $96,600 nationally, 32% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for hydrologist pay?
South Carolina ranks 34 of 34 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays hydrologists the most?
Columbia, SC, with a median of $65,770 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.