How much does a hydrologist make in Washington?
$105,600a year
Median yearly pay for hydrologists in Washington. That is $50.77 an hour or $8,800 a month.
- Hourly
- $50.77
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 34
- Jobs in the state
- 350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $80,450Median: $105,600Highest 10%: $194,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $80,450 | $38.68 | |
| 25th | $88,630 | $42.61 | |
| Median | $105,600 | $50.77 | |
| 75th | $154,000 | $74.02 | |
| 90th | $194,900 | $93.70 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, OR | $113,600 |
| Olympia, WA | $93,340 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for hydrologists.
| 7. Missouri | $116,100 |
| 8. Alaska | $108,700 |
| 9. Nevada | $107,900 |
| 10. Washington | $105,600 |
| 11. Louisiana | $104,500 |
| 12. Michigan | $101,100 |
| 13. Colorado | $100,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hydrologist make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $50.77 ($105,600 a year).
Do hydrologists make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $105,600 against $96,600 nationally, 9% more.
Where does Washington rank for hydrologist pay?
Washington ranks 10 of 34 states.
Which city in Washington pays hydrologists the most?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, with a median of $113,600 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.