Hydrologists Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$92,060
↑ 21.6% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Hydrologists — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Hydrologists — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 21.6% since 2011 ($75,680 → $92,060)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $92,060
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 3.4% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -17%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $92,060 | +3.7% |
| 2023 | $88,770 | +3.2% |
| 2022 | $85,990 | +2.3% |
| 2021 | $84,030 | -0.0% |
| 2020 | $84,040 | +3.4% |
| 2019 | $81,270 | +2.4% |
| 2018 | $79,370 | -0.8% |
| 2017 | $79,990 | -0.6% |
| 2016 | $80,480 | +1.2% |
| 2015 | $79,550 | +1.5% |
| 2014 | $78,370 | +3.5% |
| 2013 | $75,710 | +0.2% |
| 2012 | $75,530 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | $75,680 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.