Hydrologists pay range in Miami
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $63,780 a year or less, while the top 10% make $124,500 or more. The middle half of hydrologists in Miami earn between $77,830 and $102,040.
- $64K10th
- $78K25th
- $80KMedian
- $102K75th
- $124K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $88,480 | $7,373 | $42.54 |
| Median | $80,400 | $6,700 | $38.65 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $77,830 | $6,486 | $37.42 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $102,040 | $8,503 | $49.06 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Hydrologists pay in Miami vs. Florida and the U.S.
Hydrologists in Miami earn 5% more than the Florida average ($84,130) and 15% less than the U.S. average ($103,600). At the median the gap is -17% against the U.S. median of $96,600.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | $88,480 | $80,400 | $63,780 | $124,500 | 60 |
| Florida | $84,130 | $76,850 | $58,620 | $119,670 | 280 |
| United States | $103,600 | $96,600 | $64,020 | $153,130 | 5,850 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Hydrologists salary after taxes in Miami
On the average salary of $88,480, a single filer in Miami takes home about $71,076 a year, or $5,923 a month and $2,734 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Miami a good place for hydrologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Miami area are 14% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 114.2), so the average $88,480 buys what about $77,509 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Miami ($48,640). A typical home costs $475,622, or 5.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Hydrologists salary in other Florida cities
Miami ranks 1st of 2 Florida metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Miami$88,480
- Tampa$86,880
Highest-paying cities for hydrologists
Washington, DC pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($153,030).
- Washington, DC$153,030
- San Jose, CA$149,180
- San Francisco, CA$142,450
- Baltimore, MD$139,870
- Los Angeles, CA$130,070
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Hydrologists salary in Miami: questions
How much do hydrologists make an hour in Miami?
$42.54 an hour on average, and $38.66 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level hydrologists salary in Miami?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $63,780 a year and the 25th percentile is $77,830, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the hydrologists take-home pay in Miami?
About $71,076 a year ($5,923 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $88,480. Florida has no state income tax.
Do hydrologists earn more in Miami than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% less than the U.S. average for this job ($103,600).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-2043; area Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL (33100). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.9%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.56, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.56).
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