Hydrologists pay range in Minneapolis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $68,620 a year or less, while the top 10% make $125,590 or more. The middle half of hydrologists in Minneapolis earn between $76,730 and $105,440.
- $69K10th
- $77K25th
- $95KMedian
- $105K75th
- $126K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $95,260 | $7,938 | $45.80 |
| Median | $94,580 | $7,882 | $45.47 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $76,730 | $6,394 | $36.89 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $105,440 | $8,787 | $50.69 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Hydrologists pay in Minneapolis vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Hydrologists in Minneapolis earn about the same as the Minnesota average ($94,300) and 8% less than the U.S. average ($103,600). At the median the gap is -2% against the U.S. median of $96,600.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | $95,260 | $94,580 | $68,620 | $125,590 | 210 |
| Minnesota | $94,300 | $94,580 | $68,620 | $125,300 | 300 |
| 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 Minneapolis
On the average salary of $95,260, a single filer in Minneapolis takes home about $70,891 a year, or $5,908 a month and $2,727 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross pay.
The Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WI | $71,699 | $5,975 |
| Working in MN | $70,891 | $5,908 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Is Minneapolis a good place for hydrologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Minneapolis area are 5% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 104.8), so the average $95,260 buys what about $90,878 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Minneapolis ($59,320). A typical home costs $393,774, or 4.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Hydrologists salary in nearby metro areas
- Madison, WI$87,690
- Milwaukee, WI$93,550
- Indianapolis, IN$81,940
- Columbus, OH$97,050
- Akron, OH$93,170
- Denver, CO$121,470
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 Minneapolis: questions
How much do hydrologists make an hour in Minneapolis?
$45.80 an hour on average, and $45.47 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level hydrologists salary in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $68,620 a year and the 25th percentile is $76,730, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the hydrologists take-home pay in Minneapolis?
About $70,891 a year ($5,908 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $95,260. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do hydrologists earn more in Minneapolis than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% 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 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI (33460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.8%.
- 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 state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.90, this job is 2.9 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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