How much does a hydrologist make in Wisconsin?
$78,770a year
Median yearly pay for hydrologists in Wisconsin. That is $37.87 an hour or $6,564 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.87
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 34
- Jobs in the state
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,290Median: $78,770Highest 10%: $115,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,290 | $31.39 | |
| 25th | $72,070 | $34.65 | |
| Median | $78,770 | $37.87 | |
| 75th | $88,710 | $42.65 | |
| 90th | $115,900 | $55.73 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $94,580 |
| Madison, WI | $81,310 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $78,120 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for hydrologists.
| 29. Texas | $81,080 |
| 30. Indiana | $80,700 |
| 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 Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $37.87 ($78,770 a year).
Do hydrologists make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
No: $78,770 against $96,600 nationally, 18% less.
Where does Wisconsin rank for hydrologist pay?
Wisconsin ranks 32 of 34 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays hydrologists the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $94,580 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.