How much does a hydrologist make in Washington?
$152,700a year
Median yearly pay for hydrologists in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $73.43 an hour or $12,730 a month.
- Hourly
- $73.43
- Vs. national median
- +58%
- Rank among cities
- 1 of 33
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $105,700Median: $152,700Highest 10%: $209,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $105,700 | $50.82 | |
| 25th | $122,700 | $58.98 | |
| Median | $152,700 | $73.43 | |
| 75th | $188,700 | $90.73 | |
| 90th | $209,100 | $100.51 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for hydrologists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $171,600 |
| Physical Scientist | $171,000 |
| Astronomer | $156,800 |
| Economist | $156,800 |
| Political Scientist | $156,700 |
| Chemist | $144,700 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $138,300 |
| Geoscientist | $132,600 |
| Psychologist | $129,700 |
| Materials Scientist | $127,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hydrologist make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $73.43 ($152,700 a year).
Do hydrologists make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $152,700 against $96,600 nationally, 58% more.
Where does Washington rank for hydrologist pay?
1 of 33 metro areas with data.
How much does a hydrologist make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $105,700 or less a year; the top 10% make $209,100 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.