Hydrologists pay range in Baltimore
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $84,490 a year or less, while the top 10% make $175,780 or more. The middle half of hydrologists in Baltimore earn between $113,800 and $175,780.
- $84K10th
- $114K25th
- $138KMedian
- $176K75th
- $176K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $139,870 | $11,656 | $67.25 |
| Median | $138,020 | $11,502 | $66.36 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $113,800 | $9,483 | $54.71 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $175,780 | $14,648 | $84.51 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Hydrologists pay in Baltimore vs. Maryland and the U.S.
Hydrologists in Baltimore earn 4% less than the Maryland average ($145,970) and 35% more than the U.S. average ($103,600). At the median the gap is +43% against the U.S. median of $96,600.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | $139,870 | $138,020 | $84,490 | $175,780 | 50 |
| Maryland | $145,970 | $143,010 | $84,590 | $189,260 | 90 |
| 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 Baltimore
On the average salary of $139,870, a single filer in Baltimore takes home about $100,315 a year, or $8,360 a month and $3,858 every two weeks. Taxes take 28% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
Is Baltimore a good place for hydrologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Baltimore area are 4% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 104.5), so the average $139,870 buys what about $133,864 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Baltimore ($59,070). A typical home costs $405,877, or 2.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Hydrologists salary in nearby metro areas
- Washington, DC$153,030
- Philadelphia, PA$103,010
- Trenton, NJ$120,090
- New York, NY$103,800
- 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 Baltimore: questions
How much do hydrologists make an hour in Baltimore?
$67.25 an hour on average, and $66.36 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level hydrologists salary in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $84,490 a year and the 25th percentile is $113,800, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the hydrologists take-home pay in Baltimore?
About $100,315 a year ($8,360 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $139,870. Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
Do hydrologists earn more in Baltimore than elsewhere?
The average here is 35% 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 Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD (12580). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.2%.
- 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). Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.00, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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