The average annual wage of the occupations is $96,410 and $46 per hour. 2 vocational programs could be taken for the Hydrologists career. Based on BLS data, a total of 6,150 employees were employed in the Occupation.
The following 2 vocational programs are required or helpful to prepare Hydrologists.
The tuition, program length, and completion time program information is average amounts over all schools that offer each program. This information is only for vocational programs (i.e. certificate programs) and not for bachelor's or graduate degrees.
| Program Name | Number of Schools | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Lengths | Avg. Completion Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geology/Earth Science | 13 | $33,322 | - | - | - |
| Hydrology and Water Resources Science | 8 | $30,991 | - | - | - |
The following 17 occupations are related to Hydrologists.
| Occupation | Total Employees | Annual Wages | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Sciences Managers | 96,520 | $169,120 | $81 |
| Managers, All Other | 590K | $146,320 | $70 |
| Data Scientists | 193K | $119,040 | $57 |
| Surveyors | 50,740 | $74,000 | $36 |
| Civil Engineers | 328K | $101,160 | $49 |
| Environmental Engineers | 39,880 | $105,840 | $51 |
| Petroleum Engineers | 20,390 | $148,590 | $71 |
| Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 13,780 | $58,780 | $28 |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | 15,800 | $77,080 | $37 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | 61,220 | $99,060 | $48 |
| Conservation Scientists | 22,790 | $73,160 | $35 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientists | 9,310 | $101,530 | $49 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | 80,730 | $86,710 | $42 |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | 24,620 | $104,000 | $50 |
| Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health | 32,390 | $57,470 | $28 |
| Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians | 8,860 | $64,590 | $31 |
| Hydrologic Technicians | 3,000 | $61,500 | $30 |
The following 22 schools offer the vocational programs and certificate courses for preparing Hydrologists. The list includes some 4-year colleges that have certificate or associate programs for the career.