In Alabama, hydrologists earn $86,750 at the median, or about $41.71 an hour. The range runs from $62K at the entry level to $132K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Alabama. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Hydrologists salary percentiles in Alabama: 10th percentile $61,600, 25th percentile $65,230, median $86,750, 75th percentile $107,850, 90th percentile $132,200. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level hydrologists (10th percentile) start around $62K. Mid-career wages sit at $87K. Top earners bring in $132K or more, a $71K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $86,750 a year, that works out to about $42 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $61,600, and experienced hydrologists can clear $132,200. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $87K enough to live in Alabama?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,437/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,085/month, which eats 20% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a hydrologists salary go in Alabama?▼
Alabama has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median hydrologists salary is worth about $98,178 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do hydrologists get paid the most?▼
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.
