Hydrologists
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Calculated automation risk
Minimal Risk (0-20%): Occupations in this category have a low probability of being automated, as they typically demand complex problem-solving, creativity, strong interpersonal skills, and a high degree of manual dexterity. These jobs often involve intricate hand movements and precise coordination, making it difficult for machines to replicate the required tasks.
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Growth
The number of 'Hydrologists' job openings is expected to rise 2.8% by 2033
Total employment, and estimated job openings
Updated projections are due 09-2024.
Wages
In 2023, the median annual wage for 'Hydrologists' was $88,770, or $42 per hour
'Hydrologists' were paid 84.7% higher than the national median wage, which stood at $48,060
Wages over time
Volume
As of 2023 there were 6,150 people employed as 'Hydrologists' within the United States.
This represents around < 0.001% of the employed workforce across the country
Put another way, around 1 in 24 thousand people are employed as 'Hydrologists'.
Job 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.
SOC Code: 19-2043.00
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