The salary statistics and trend of hydrologists in the industry of management, scientific, and technical consulting 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 | $51,430 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $69,720 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $91,860 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $117,320 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $137,740 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for hydrologists in the industry of management, scientific, and technical consulting 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 $137,740. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $91,860. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent hydrologists is $51,430.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of hydrologists in the industry of Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $91,860 | 5.02% | 14.46% |
| 2016 | $87,250 | 1.65% | - |
| 2015 | $85,810 | 4.21% | - |
| 2014 | $82,200 | 1.79% | - |
| 2013 | $80,730 | 2.66% | - |
| 2012 | $78,580 | - | - |
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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