Hydrologists in California
Hydrologists study water in all its forms—groundwater, surface water, precipitation, and their movement through soil and rock. They research how water circulates between the earth and atmosphere, examining its physical properties and flow patterns In California the median pay is $122,110 a year, 26% above the national median of $96,600.
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Openings in California and remote
- Post Doctorate Research Associate- Water Resource Engineer/Hydrologist · Pacific Northwest National Laboratory · Sacramento, Sacramento County · $72,633–$72,633
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What it takes
Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience).
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O*NET-SOC 19-2043.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, California, annual.