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Hydrologists Salary in Arizona

In Arizona, hydrologists earn $76,420 at the median — $36.74 an hour. The range runs from $60K at the entry level to $112K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Arizona. Jump to a metro for precise data:

$76K
Median annual
$36.74/hr
Hourly rate
$60K
Entry level (10th %)
$112K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $76K get you in Arizona?

Estimated monthly take-home$5,020/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,437/mo
Rent as % of take-home28.6% (within guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$79,266/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$3,583/mo

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U.S. employed: 320
Category: Science

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Arizona

Bar chart showing Hydrologists salary percentiles in Arizona: 10th percentile $59,950, 25th percentile $63,730, median $76,420, 75th percentile $96,630, 90th percentile $112,490. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$60K25th$64KMedian$76K75th$97K90th$112K
Bar chart showing Hydrologists salary percentiles in Arizona: 10th percentile $59,950, 25th percentile $63,730, median $76,420, 75th percentile $96,630, 90th percentile $112,490. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level hydrologists (10th percentile) start around $60K. Mid-career wages sit at $76K. Top earners bring in $112K or more, a $53K spread from bottom to top.

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Hydrologists salary by metro in Arizona

1 metro area with BLS data, ranked by median pay

Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler$75K-2%180

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Frequently asked questions

How much do hydrologists make in Arizona?

The median is $76,420 a year, that works out to about $37 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $59,950, and experienced hydrologists can clear $112,490. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $76K enough to live in Arizona?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,020/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,437/month, which eats 28.6% 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 Arizona?

Arizona 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 $79,266 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.

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