SOC 19-2043 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Hydrologists — Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City-Murray, UT
At $94,420, median pay for Hydrologists in Salt Lake City, UT tracks the national median of $96,600 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $94,420, median pay for Hydrologists in Salt Lake City, UT tracks the national median of $96,600 closely. Pay ranges from under $61,640 at the tenth percentile to more than $136,990 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $76,400 to $115,920.
Employment stands at 60, or 0.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Of the 585 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 105th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,640 | −36.2% |
| 25th | $76,400 | −20.9% |
| Median (50th) | $94,420 | −2.3% |
| 75th | $115,920 | +20.0% |
| 90th | $136,990 | +41.8% |
| Mean | $98,360 | +1.8% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Salt Lake City sit close to the national average, so $94,420 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$94,420as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$95,470US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $94,420 a year, 2.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $61,640 to $136,990 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 60 jobs in this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Hydrologists in Salt Lake City, UT?
The median annual wage is $94,420, or $45.40 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $96,600, so pay in Salt Lake City, UT is 2.3% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Salt Lake City, UT earns more than $136,990 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $61,640 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 60 jobs in this occupation in Salt Lake City, UT. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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