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Hydrologists
Life, Physical, and Social Science · SOC 19-2043
7.5% AI Exposure — Medium
$96,600
Median Annual Salary
Bright ↗
O*NET Outlook
800
Proj. Annual Openings
5,850
Employment (OEWS 2025)
93/100
AI Resiliency Score
AI exposure from the Anthropic Economic Index (2025); salary from BLS; skills from O*NET. See /sources.
AI Exposure Analysis
AI Exposure7.5%
AI Resiliency93/100
Exposure BandMedium
Sector Avg. Exposure13.2%
Top Skills
1.Critical Thinking
2.Reading Comprehension
3.Active Listening
4.Science
5.Speaking
O*NET occupation profile
What this work involves
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.
Common titles: Groundwater Consultant, Hydrogeologist, Hydrologist, Physical Scientist, Research Hydrologist, Scientist
Representative Tasks
- •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.
Detailed Work Activities
- •Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations.
- •Research hydrologic features or processes.
- •Plan environmental research.
- •Record research or operational data.
- •Measure environmental characteristics.
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft PowerPoint · hotAutodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D · hotMicrosoft Access · hotThe MathWorks MATLAB · hotAdvanced Logic Technology WellCADAutodesk Land DesktopBOSS International Visual GroundwaterChemStatData visualization softwareEnviroInsite
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Employment Projections & AI Exposure
15
Occupations Shown
12.1%
Avg AI Exposure
8
Bright Outlook
Sector Comparison
| Metric | This Career | Sector Average |
|---|---|---|
| AI Exposure | 7.5% | 13.2% |
| Outlook | Bright ↗ | 46% Bright |
| Median Salary | $96,600 | N/A |
| AI Resiliency | 93/100 | N/A |