Hydrologists pay range in New York
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $67,760 a year or less, while the top 10% make $161,430 or more. The middle half of hydrologists in New York earn between $68,720 and $126,680.
- $68K10th
- $69K25th
- $88KMedian
- $127K75th
- $161K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $103,800 | $8,650 | $49.90 |
| Median | $88,100 | $7,342 | $42.36 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $68,720 | $5,727 | $33.04 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $126,680 | $10,557 | $60.90 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Hydrologists pay in New York vs. New York State and the U.S.
Hydrologists in New York earn 9% more than the New York State average ($95,000) and about the same as the U.S. average ($103,600). At the median the gap is -9% against the U.S. median of $96,600.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $103,800 | $88,100 | $67,760 | $161,430 | 130 |
| New York State | $95,000 | $88,100 | $67,760 | $136,590 | 160 |
| 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 New York
On the average salary of $103,800, a single filer in New York takes home about $76,674 a year, or $6,389 a month and $2,949 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross pay.
The New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NJ | $77,431 | $6,453 |
| Working in NY | $76,674 | $6,389 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Is New York a good place for hydrologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the New York area are 13% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 112.6), so the average $103,800 buys what about $92,215 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in New York ($61,430). A typical home costs $727,625, or 7.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Hydrologists salary in nearby metro areas
- Trenton, NJ$120,090
- Philadelphia, PA$103,010
- Baltimore, MD$139,870
- Washington, DC$153,030
- Akron, OH$93,170
- Columbus, OH$97,050
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 New York: questions
How much do hydrologists make an hour in New York?
$49.91 an hour on average, and $42.36 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level hydrologists salary in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $67,760 a year and the 25th percentile is $68,720, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the hydrologists take-home pay in New York?
About $76,674 a year ($6,389 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $103,800. New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Do hydrologists earn more in New York than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as 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 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ (35620). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.6%.
- 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 state income tax (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.36, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.36).
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