Groundwater Professionals

Earnings for groundwater professionals vary greatly depending on the type of work they do, training and experience required for the work, geographic region, type of employer, and other factors. Groundwater professionals earn salaries in the upper range of those for all water industry professionals. The U.S. Department of Labor reports that median annual earnings of hydrologists were $88,770 in May 2023. The lowest paid 10 percent earned less than $57,120, and the highest paid 10 percent earned $141,790 or more.

Benefits depend on the employer. They might include paid vacation, sick days, personal days, health and dental insurance, tuition reimbursement, retirement savings plans, and use of company vehicles.