DOL Median (Houston, TX)
$107,058
vs National
+64.7%
National: $65,004BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$115,488
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$107,058
+64.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$65,004
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Hydrologists in Houston, TX earns $107,058 in nominal terms, which is 64.7% above the national average of $65,004. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $115,488 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Houston, TX
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| SHELL GLOBAL SOLUTIONS (US) INC | $141,900 | 3 |
| Dannenbaum Engineering Corporation | $112,965 | 2 |
| Omega Engineers, Inc. | $101,150 | 1 |
| BECHTEL OIL, GAS & CHEMICALS, INC. | $74,304 | 1 |
| Griffin Dewatering Corporation | $52,000 | 2 |
| SIRRUS ENGINEERS, INC | $48,152 | 1 |
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How much does a Hydrologists make in Houston, TX?
The median Hydrologists salary in Houston, TX is $107,058 based on 8 DOL filings.
Is Houston, TX a good place to work as a Hydrologists?
A Hydrologists in Houston, TX earns 64.7% more than the national median of $65,004, or $115,488 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.