Hydrologists Salary in California
Ranked #4 of 34 · CA
18.7% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $122,940 ≈ $59/hr
Median annual salary $122,110
Employment 540
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $76,110P25 $93,640 Median $122,110P75 $142,500P90 $181,360
About 80% of hydrologistss in California earn between $76,110 and $181,360. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean hydrologists salary in California is $122,940, about 18.7% above the U.S. average ($103,600). That works out to roughly $59/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in California
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $147,080 | $142,450 | 50 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $142,640 | $149,180 | 30 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $126,820 | $112,990 | 40 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $123,420 | $130,070 | 70 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $106,860 | $112,230 | 110 |