Texas Median
$81,080
per year
Hourly Rate
$38.98
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-16% vs US median
US median $96,600
State Rank
#29 of 34
220 employed here
How much does a Hydrologist make in Texas?
A Hydrologist working in Texas earns a median salary of $81,080 per year, or about $38.98 per hour. That is 16% below the national median of $96,600 for this occupation.
Within Texas, entry-level pay starts around $54,650 while the top 10% make $126,440 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $64,920 and $104,160 a year.
Hydrologist salary range in Texas
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $54,650 | $26.27 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $64,920 | $31.21 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $81,080 | $38.98 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $104,160 | $50.08 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $126,440 | $60.79 |
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How Texas compares
Texas ranks 29th out of 34 states and territories for Hydrologist pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Hydrologist salary in other states
Maryland $143,010Virginia $132,080New Jersey $126,680California $122,110Georgia $121,830Massachusetts $119,350Missouri $116,100Alaska $108,660Nevada $107,930Washington $105,600Louisiana $104,520Michigan $101,060Colorado $100,840Ohio $98,200New Mexico $97,470Oklahoma $97,470Minnesota $94,580Wyoming $94,520Utah $94,190Oregon $93,690Pennsylvania $91,730New York $88,100Arizona $86,700Vermont $86,140Montana $84,500Illinois $83,720North Carolina $81,770Iowa $81,150Indiana $80,700Idaho $78,850Wisconsin $78,770Florida $76,850South Carolina $65,770
Working as a Hydrologist in Texas
Nationally, about 6,000 people work as Hydrologists in the United States. A master's degree (usually 5 to 6 years of college) is typically required.
Considering a move? Compare Texas pay ($81,080) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Hydrologist make in Texas?
The median Hydrologist salary in Texas is $81,080 per year, or about $38.98 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $54,650 at the entry level to $126,440 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Texas pay compare to the national average?
Texas pays Hydrologists about 16% less than the national median of $96,600. Texas ranks 29th out of 34 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Texas a good state for Hydrologists?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $81,080 a year. About 220 Hydrologists are employed in Texas. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Texas?
The highest-paying occupations in Texas include Cardiologist ($410,150), Neurologist ($360,640), Physician, Pathologists ($345,830), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
← See the national Hydrologist salary report
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.