Hydrologists pay range in Reno
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $79,620 a year or less, while the top 10% make $203,020 or more. The middle half of hydrologists in Reno earn between $93,430 and $143,830.
- $80K10th
- $93K25th
- $111KMedian
- $144K75th
- $203K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $124,880 | $10,407 | $60.04 |
| Median | $111,140 | $9,262 | $53.43 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $93,430 | $7,786 | $44.92 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $143,830 | $11,986 | $69.15 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Hydrologists pay in Reno vs. Nevada and the U.S.
Hydrologists in Reno earn 7% more than the Nevada average ($116,790) and 21% more than the U.S. average ($103,600). At the median the gap is +15% against the U.S. median of $96,600.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reno | $124,880 | $111,140 | $79,620 | $203,020 | 70 |
| Nevada | $116,790 | $107,930 | $77,570 | $164,980 | 170 |
| 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 Reno
On the average salary of $124,880, a single filer in Reno takes home about $96,621 a year, or $8,052 a month and $3,716 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Reno a good place for hydrologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Reno area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.0), so the average $124,880 buys what about $123,626 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Reno ($49,660). A typical home costs $570,546, or 4.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Hydrologists salary in other Nevada cities
Reno ranks 1st of 2 Nevada metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Reno$124,880
- Las Vegas$122,810
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 Reno: questions
How much do hydrologists make an hour in Reno?
$60.04 an hour on average, and $53.43 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level hydrologists salary in Reno?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $79,620 a year and the 25th percentile is $93,430, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the hydrologists take-home pay in Reno?
About $96,621 a year ($8,052 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $124,880. Nevada has no state income tax.
Do hydrologists earn more in Reno than elsewhere?
The average here is 21% more 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 Reno, NV (39900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.6%.
- 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 6.63, this job is 6.6 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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