Careers · Hydrologists · Nevada
Hydrologists in Nevada
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 Nevada the median pay is $107,930 a year, 12% above the national median of $96,600.
$107,930median pay in Nevada, per year
$89,270–$134,640middle half earn
170employed in Nevada
$96,600U.S. median, for comparison
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What it takes
Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience).
Skills that matter most
Critical ThinkingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningMathematicsScienceComplex Problem SolvingWritingSpeaking
Knowledge areas
Mathematics (knowledge)PhysicsEngineering and TechnologyChemistryEnglish LanguageGeography
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Hydrologists.
Licenses and training in Nevada
Hydrologists pay in other states
Maryland · $143,010Virginia · $132,080New Jersey · $126,680California · $122,110Georgia · $121,830Massachusetts · $119,350Missouri · $116,100Alaska · $108,660Washington · $105,600Louisiana · $104,520
Related occupations
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against hydrologists and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against hydrologists and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 19-2043.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Nevada, annual.