Hydrologists

Study water that is underground or at the surface of the earth.

Hydrologists research all aspects of water. They study things like precipitation (rain), how fast water gets absorbed into soil, its movement through the earth, and how it returns to oceans and the atmosphere.

Wages	$40.26 per hour on average
Outlook	The outlook is Poor
Education & Training	Bachelor's degree is typically required.
Related Programs (Current training programs available)	Hydrology and Water Resources Science
On the Job	Work Activities Analyze environmental data. Analyze geological or geographical data. Conduct climatological research. Research hydrologic features or processes. Research impacts of environmental conservation initiatives. Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations. Record research or operational data. Compile geographic or related data. Communicate results of environmental research. Measure environmental characteristics.
Career Pathways	Science and Mathematics
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