Virginia Median
$132,080
per year
Hourly Rate
$63.50
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+37% vs US median
US median $96,600
State Rank
#2 of 34
40 employed here
How much does a Hydrologist make in Virginia?
A Hydrologist working in Virginia earns a median salary of $132,080 per year, or about $63.50 per hour. That is 37% above the national median of $96,600 for this occupation.
Within Virginia, entry-level pay starts around $61,990 while the top 10% make $156,750 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $80,520 and $136,660 a year.
Hydrologist salary range in Virginia
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $61,990 | $29.80 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $80,520 | $38.71 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $132,080 | $63.50 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $136,660 | $65.70 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $156,750 | $75.36 |
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How Virginia compares
Virginia ranks 2nd out of 34 states and territories for Hydrologist pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Hydrologist salary in other states
Maryland $143,010New 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 $81,150Texas $81,080Indiana $80,700Idaho $78,850Wisconsin $78,770Florida $76,850South Carolina $65,770
Working as a Hydrologist in Virginia
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 Virginia pay ($132,080) 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 Virginia?
The median Hydrologist salary in Virginia is $132,080 per year, or about $63.50 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $61,990 at the entry level to $156,750 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Virginia pay compare to the national average?
Virginia pays Hydrologists about 37% more than the national median of $96,600. Virginia ranks 2nd out of 34 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Virginia a good state for Hydrologists?
Yes on pay — Virginia pays above the national median for this occupation, at $132,080 a year. About 40 Hydrologists are employed in Virginia. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Virginia?
The highest-paying occupations in Virginia include Anesthesiologist ($488,310), Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($478,710), Cardiologist ($461,450), 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.