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CAREER
Hydrologists
Overview
Salary Median (2020)
$84,040
Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)
+5.3% (as fast as the average)
Most Common Level of Education
Bachelor's degree
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.
Education
Level of Education Attained by Hydrologists
Most common level of education among people in
this career: Bachelor's degree (46%)
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Doctoral or professional degree
Majors Related to Career
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