How much does a Hydrologist make in Salem, OR? The average Hydrologist salary in Salem, OR is $101,990 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $89,481 and $116,966. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Hydrologist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Hydrologist Salary $78,093 Salem,OR March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Hydrologist Salary $89,481 Salem,OR March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Hydrologist Salary $101,990 Salem,OR March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Hydrologist Salary $116,966 Salem,OR March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Hydrologist Salary $130,601 Salem,OR March 26, 2024
25% $89,481 10% $78,093 90% $130,601 75% $116,966 $101,990 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Job Description for Hydrologist

Hydrologist is responsible for monitoring the movement, characteristics, and quality of water in a given region. Collects samples and conducts measurements on water, including ponds, lakes, rivers, and groundwater. Being a Hydrologist analyzes collected data including water composition, pollution, erosion, volume, and stream and groundwater flow to create accurate models, predict trends, and help develop solutions to problems. Uses a broad collection of data and an understanding of the region's water to provide guidance to new initiatives, projects, or regulations that could make a significant impact. Additionally, Hydrologist this could include projects or regulations involving irrigation, waste water, industrial waste, or power plants. May require a bachelor's degree in hydrology or geology or equivalent. Typically reports to a manager. The Hydrologist work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. To be a Hydrologist typically requires 4 -7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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For Hydrologist, the first career path typically starts with a Biologist IV position, and then Biologist V.

The second career path typically starts with a Microbiologist IV position, and then progresses to Microbiologist V.

The third career path typically progresses to Meteorologist.

Additionally, the fourth career path typically starts with a Chemist IV position, and then progresses to Chemist V.

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Hydrologist salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Hydrologist, the highest Hydrologist salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Hydrologist salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Hydrologist salary is in Miami, FL, where the Hydrologist salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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About Salem, Oregon    Salem /ˈseɪləm/ is the capital of the U.S. state of Oregon, and the county seat of Marion County. It is located in the center of the Willamette Valley....More

Salem, Oregon  area prices were up 3.9% from a year ago    View the Cost of Living in Salem, Oregon

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