SOC 19-2043 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Hydrologists — Vermont
Vermont
In Vermont the median wage is $86,140.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Vermont the median wage is $86,140. That is 10.8% lower than the national median of $96,600. Pay ranges from under $78,860 at the tenth percentile to more than $107,300 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $83,620 to $90,520.
The area has 50 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 4.10 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Vermont ranks number 24th out of 34 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 528 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 107th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $78,860 | −18.4% |
| 25th | $83,620 | −13.4% |
| Median (50th) | $86,140 | −10.8% |
| 75th | $90,520 | −6.3% |
| 90th | $107,300 | +11.1% |
| Mean | $89,120 | −7.7% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Vermont sit close to the national average, so $86,140 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$86,140as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$87,898US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $86,140 a year, 10.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $78,860 to $107,300 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 24th of 34 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Hydrologists in Vermont?
The median annual wage is $86,140, or $41.42 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 Vermont is 10.8% 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 Vermont earns more than $107,300 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $78,860 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 50 jobs in this occupation in Vermont. 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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