The salary statistics and trend of hydrologists in the industry of scientific research and development 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 | $31,140 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $46,850 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $74,120 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $89,700 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $104,930 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for hydrologists in the industry of scientific research and development 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 $104,930. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $74,120. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent hydrologists is $31,140.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of hydrologists in the industry of Scientific Research and Development Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $74,120 | -17.16% | 8.41% |
| 2016 | $86,840 | -2.14% | - |
| 2015 | $88,700 | -3.10% | - |
| 2014 | $91,450 | 4.95% | - |
| 2013 | $86,920 | 21.89% | - |
| 2012 | $67,890 | - | - |
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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