The annual salary statistics of hydrologists in Phoenix-Mesa-Glendale, Arizona is shown in Table 1. The wage data of hydrologists in Phoenix-Mesa-Glendale is based on the national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2022 and published in April 2023 [1].
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $52,950 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $58,440 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $71,360 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $89,210 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $121,850 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for hydrologists in Phoenix-Mesa-Glendale, Arizona in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) is $121,850. The median (50th percentile) annual salary is $71,360. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent earners is $52,950.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of hydrologists from 2012 to 2022.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 10-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $71,360 | -38.75% | 15.93% |
| 2021 | $99,010 | 25.49% | - |
| 2020 | $73,770 | 6.76% | - |
| 2019 | $68,780 | -0.77% | - |
| 2018 | $69,310 | 9.87% | - |
| 2017 | $62,470 | -11.54% | - |
| 2016 | $69,680 | 3.32% | - |
| 2015 | $67,370 | -8.61% | - |
| 2014 | $73,170 | 7.69% | - |
| 2013 | $67,540 | 11.18% | - |
| 2012 | $59,990 | - | - |
From Table 3 we note that with a median annual salary of $71,360, Phoenix-Mesa-Glendale is the highest paying city for hydrologists in state of Arizona, followed by Tucson (median annual salary $69,330). In comparison, the median annual salary of hydrologists in Phoenix-Mesa-Glendale is 2.8 percent (2.8%) higher than that in Tucson.
| Cities/Areas | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa-Glendale | |
| Tucson |