19-2043

Hydrologists

Role Overview

Research the distribution, circulation, and physical properties of underground and surface waters; and study the form and intensity of precipitation and its rate of infiltration into the soil, movement through the earth, and return to the ocean and atmosphere.

Recommended Majors

Earth Systems Science. Environmental Geosciences. Geology/Earth Science, General. Hydrology and Water Resources Science. Oceanography, Chemical and Physical.

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Salary by State (top paying)

State	Median salary
Maryland	$134,410
Virginia	$125,900
California	$118,960
Massachusetts	$116,750
Colorado	$116,000
New Jersey	$115,770
Michigan	$111,860
Missouri	$109,970
Oklahoma	$104,330
Washington	$100,000
North Dakota	$98,430
Nevada	$97,430
New Mexico	$96,660
Louisiana	$96,180
Hawaii	$95,000

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Median Annual Salary

$92,060

Projected Growth (10yr)

+-0.1%

Avg. annual openings

0.5k

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