DOL Median (Washington)
$70,000
vs National
+7.7%
National: $65,004BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$61,082
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$70,000
+7.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$65,004
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Hydrologists in Washington earns $70,000 in nominal terms, which is 7.7% above the national average of $65,004. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 114.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $61,082 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Washington
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Golder Associates Inc. | $109,000 | 1 |
| BATTELLE | $81,750 | 7 |
| University of Washington | $72,828 | 7 |
| INTERA Incorporated | $66,002 | 8 |
| Battelle Memorial Institute | $59,410 | 1 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Hydrologists
Redmond, WA · $109,000Houston, TX · $107,058Greenbelt, MA · $101,522Norwood, MA · $97,989Fairbanks, AL · $95,846Top-Paying Roles in Washington
Cardiologists · $630,174Surgeons, All Other · $460,127Emergency Medicine Physicians · $389,282Physicians, All Other · $228,228Chief Executives · $208,000Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Hydrologists make in Washington?
The median Hydrologists salary in Washington is $70,000 based on 11 DOL filings.
Is Washington a good place to work as a Hydrologists?
A Hydrologists in Washington earns 7.7% more than the national median of $65,004, or $61,082 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.