The average pay for a Hydrogeologist is $24.29 per hour.
The average pay for a Hydrogeologist is $61,098 per year.
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Job Description for Hydrogeologist
Hydrogeology deals with distribution and movement of groundwater in the soil and rocks of the earth’s crust. Hydrogeologists usually support technical staff on environmental projects, and their tasks consist of engineering design support, flow and transport modeling support, 3-D hydrogeology visualization, GIS analysis, data entry, and database analysis. These positions usually include field work, and hydrogeologists are often exposed to outdoor elements such as dirt, dust, and inclement weather.
Read More...- Assess sites and create project plans for remediation or use of site to meet organization goals.
- Model and test plans, create technical reports, and forecast costs.
- Know, interpret and meet regulations, laws, and standards.
- Manage projects, visiting sites, and guiding staff.
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Popular Skills for Hydrogeologist
Hydrogeologists report using a diverse set of skills on the job. Most notably, skills in Project Management, Data Modeling, Environmental Consulting, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are correlated to pay that is above average. Skills that are correlated to lower pay, on the other hand, include Microsoft Excel, Design, and Data Analysis. Most people skilled in Data Modeling are similarly competent in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Project Management. The majority of those who know Environmental Consulting also know Project Management and Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
Pay by Experience Level for Hydrogeologist
Pay by Experience for a Hydrogeologist has a positive trend. An entry-level Hydrogeologist with less than 5 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $52,000 based on 111 salaries provided by anonymous users. Average total compensation includes tips, bonus, and overtime pay. A Hydrogeologist with mid-career experience which includes employees with 5 to 10 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $67,000 based on 61 salaries. An experienced Hydrogeologist which includes employees with 10 to 20 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $84,000 based on 51 salaries. A Hydrogeologist with late-career experience which includes employees with greater than 20 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $84,000 based on 40 salaries.
Pay Difference by Location
Los Angeles is home to an above-average pay rate for Hydrogeologists, 27 percent higher than the national average. Hydrogeologists can also look forward to large paychecks in cities like Austin (+22 percent), Chicago (+21 percent), Salt Lake City (+12 percent), and Minneapolis (+10 percent). Location significantly influences compensation, with Phoenix Hydrogeologists earning much less — 21 percent less — than the national average. Employers pay around 19 percent less in Milwaukee and 12 percent less in Greenville, below-median salaries for those in this field.
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Female
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Male
69 % |
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Job Satisfaction
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Rated 4 out of 5 based on 78 votes. |
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