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Hydrologist
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Study the movement and distribution of water across the earth to solve critical challenges in water supply, flood management, and environmental protection
$50,000 – $95,00025% Remote4 careerDetailPage.levels
Hydrologic Technician → Hydrologist → Senior Hydrologist → Program Director / Chief Scientist
$95k
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25%
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Hydrologists study how water moves through the earth's surface and underground, analyzing water supply, quality, floods, droughts, and the impact of human activities on water systems. They work for government agencies (USGS, EPA), engineering firms, and environmental consulting companies on issues from urban flooding to groundwater contamination. Industry Demand: growing — 6% projected growth driven by water scarcity, climate change, flood management, and environmental cleanup projects
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✓Work on one of the most critical global challenges: water
✓Growing demand driven by climate change and water scarcity
✓Combine outdoor fieldwork with advanced modeling and analysis
✓Strong salaries in both government and consulting
✓Essential role that will only become more important over time
💰 Salary Range
Entry
$50K
Senior
$95K
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