The salary statistics and trend of hydrologists in the industry of architectural, engineering, and related services are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare hydrologists salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $54,730 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $68,540 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $86,880 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $113,440 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $139,880 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for hydrologists in the industry of architectural, engineering, and related services. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) hydrologists is $139,880. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $86,880. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent hydrologists is $54,730.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of hydrologists in the industry of Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $86,880 | -1.76% | 8.53% |
| 2016 | $88,410 | -0.20% | - |
| 2015 | $88,590 | 2.44% | - |
| 2014 | $86,430 | 4.76% | - |
| 2013 | $82,320 | 3.46% | - |
| 2012 | $79,470 | - | - |
The average salaries of hydrologists in seven industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of hydrologists in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | |
| Engineering Services | |
| Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | |
| Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | |
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