Hydrologists Salary in New Jersey (2025)
Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025
Annual Mean
$127,450
$61.28/hr
Annual Median
$126,680
$60.90/hr
Bottom 10%
$76,810
$36.93/hr
Top 10%
$176,480
$84.85/hr
Location vs National Average
New Jersey
$127,450
Difference
+23.0% vs US avg
US National
$103,600
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $76,810 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $109,990 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $126,680 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $148,380 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $176,480 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$77K
25th
$110K
Median
$127K
75th
$148K
90th
$176K
In New Jersey, Hydrologists salaries range from $76,810 at the 10th percentile to $176,480 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $99,670 (79% of the median). This relatively narrow range suggests more consistent pay across employers in this area.
Top Paying Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas with highest Hydrologists wages
How Hydrologists Compares in New Jersey
The average Hydrologists salary of $127,450 in New Jersey ranks above the national average of $103,600.
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Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · Public domain · Not affiliated with BLS.