DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA
19-2043 Hydrologists
Occupational Description:
Research the distribution, circulation, and physical properties of underground and surface waters; and study the form and intensity of precipitation and its rate of infiltration into the soil, movement through the earth, and return to the ocean and atmosphere.| Percentiles | |||||||||
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| Geography | Employment | Emp SE* | Mean | Mean SE* | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
| Minnesota | 300 | 12 | $38.27/hr | $0.61/hr | $26.29/hr | $30.91/hr | $38.26/hr | $42.68/hr | $50.71/hr |
| U S | 6,440 | 232 | $41.93/hr | $0.42/hr | $24.87/hr | $30.92/hr | $39.47/hr | $50.66/hr | $61.88/hr |
| *SE = Standard error, a measure of the statistical reliability of the estimate. | |||||||||
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| Occupation (click title for details) | OES | Projections | |
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| Employment | Median Wage | % Change 2023 - 2025 | |
| Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians | 1,010 | $15.71/hr | 2.5% |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientists | 240 | $38.85/hr | N/A |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | 230 | $38.63/hr | 0.6% |
| Physicists | 160 | $60.41/hr | 2.0% |
| Astronomers | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Tasks for Hydrologists
- Studies and analyzes physical aspects of earth, including atmosphere and hydrosphere, and interior structure.
- Investigates origin and activity of glaciers, volcanoes, and earthquakes.
- Studies waters of land areas to determine modes of return to ocean and atmosphere.
- Prepares and issues maps and reports indicating areas of seismic risk to existing or proposed construction or development.
- Evaluates data in reference to project planning, such as flood and drought control, water power and supply, drainage, irrigation, and inland navigation.
- Compiles and evaluates data to prepare navigational charts and maps, predict atmospheric conditions, and prepare environmental reports.
- Studies, measures, and interprets seismic, gravitational, electrical, thermal, and magnetic forces and data affecting the earth.
- Studies, maps, and charts distribution, disposition, and development of waters of land areas, including form and intensity of precipitation.
