CAREER

Hydrologists

Overview

Salary Median (2020)

$88,770

Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)

+5.3% (as fast as the average)

Career

What Hydrologists Do

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.

Other Job Titles Hydrologists May Have

Groundwater Consultant, Hydrogeologist, Hydrologist, Physical Scientist, Research Hydrologist, Scientist, Source Water Protection Specialist

Tasks & Responsibilities May Include

Prepare written and oral reports describing research results, using illustrations, maps, appendices, and other information.
Design and conduct scientific hydrogeological investigations to ensure that accurate and appropriate information is available for use in water resource management decisions.
Measure and graph phenomena such as lake levels, stream flows, and changes in water volumes.
Conduct research and communicate information to promote the conservation and preservation of water resources.
Coordinate and supervise the work of professional and technical staff, including research assistants, technologists, and technicians.

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Hydrologists

Overview

Career

What Hydrologists Do

Other Job Titles Hydrologists May Have

Tasks & Responsibilities May Include

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Level of Education Attained by Hydrologists

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