How much does a hydrologist make in Texas?
$81,080a year
Median yearly pay for hydrologists in Texas. That is $38.98 an hour or $6,757 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.98
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 34
- Jobs in the state
- 220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,650Median: $81,080Highest 10%: $126,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,650 | $26.27 | |
| 25th | $64,920 | $31.21 | |
| Median | $81,080 | $38.98 | |
| 75th | $104,200 | $50.08 | |
| 90th | $126,400 | $60.79 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Houston, TX | $99,320 |
| Austin, TX | $73,810 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for hydrologists.
| 26. Illinois | $83,720 |
| 27. North Carolina | $81,770 |
| 28. Iowa | $81,150 |
| 29. Texas | $81,080 |
| 30. Indiana | $80,700 |
| 31. Idaho | $78,850 |
| 32. Wisconsin | $78,770 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hydrologist make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $38.98 ($81,080 a year).
Do hydrologists make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $81,080 against $96,600 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Texas rank for hydrologist pay?
Texas ranks 29 of 34 states.
Which city in Texas pays hydrologists the most?
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX, with a median of $99,320 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.