Career Paths From Hydrologists

Possible next moves, computed from skill overlap, O*NET occupational relatedness, preparation level, education, and pay — not a record of people who actually made these moves.

Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and GeographersLateral Move90.3% skill match
Hydrologists and Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (90% match). Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 6% higher.
Current median salary
$96,600
Target median salary
$101,920
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
MathematiciansCareer Change88.2% skill match
Hydrologists and Mathematicians share a similar Transferable Skills profile (88% match). Mathematicians is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 31% higher.
Current median salary
$96,600
Target median salary
$126,710
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Medical DosimetristsCareer Change86.6% skill match
Hydrologists and Medical Dosimetrists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (87% match). Medical Dosimetrists is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (4 vs 5). Median salary is about 53% higher.
Current median salary
$96,600
Target median salary
$147,470
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
4
StatisticiansCareer Change86.5% skill match
Hydrologists and Statisticians share a similar Transferable Skills profile (86% match). Statisticians is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 9% higher.
Current median salary
$96,600
Target median salary
$105,650
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Medical Scientists, Except EpidemiologistsLateral Move89.7% skill match
Hydrologists and Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (90% match). Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 7% higher.
Current median salary
$96,600
Target median salary
$103,410
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
EconomistsLateral Move88.8% skill match
Hydrologists and Economists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (89% match). Economists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 29% higher.
Current median salary
$96,600
Target median salary
$124,720
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Financial ExaminersCareer Change90.6% skill match
Hydrologists and Financial Examiners share a similar Transferable Skills profile (91% match). Financial Examiners is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (4 vs 5). Median salary is about 3% lower.
Current median salary
$96,600
Target median salary
$94,160
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
4
Animal ScientistsLateral Move86.9% skill match
Hydrologists and Animal Scientists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (87% match). Animal Scientists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 29% lower.
Current median salary
$96,600
Target median salary
$68,940
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Cartographers and PhotogrammetristsCareer Change87.4% skill match
Hydrologists and Cartographers and Photogrammetrists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (87% match). Cartographers and Photogrammetrists is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (4 vs 5). Median salary is about 16% lower.
Current median salary
$96,600
Target median salary
$81,390
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
4
General Internal Medicine PhysiciansCareer Change86.8% skill match
Hydrologists and General Internal Medicine Physicians share a similar Transferable Skills profile (87% match). General Internal Medicine Physicians is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 166% higher.
Current median salary
$96,600
Target median salary
$256,560
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Political ScientistsLateral Move86.4% skill match
Hydrologists and Political Scientists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (86% match). Political Scientists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 47% higher.
Current median salary
$96,600
Target median salary
$142,080
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Market Research Analysts and Marketing SpecialistsCareer Change86.5% skill match
Hydrologists and Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (86% match). Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (4 vs 5). Median salary is about 18% lower.
Current median salary
$96,600
Target median salary
$78,760
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
4
Architectural and Civil DraftersCareer Change90.6% skill match
Hydrologists and Architectural and Civil Drafters share a similar Transferable Skills profile (91% match). Architectural and Civil Drafters is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (3 vs 5). Median salary is about 32% lower.
Current median salary
$96,600
Target median salary
$66,150
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
3
Survey ResearchersLateral Move87.2% skill match
Hydrologists and Survey Researchers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (87% match). Survey Researchers sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 28% lower.
Current median salary
$96,600
Target median salary
$69,460
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Conservation ScientistsLateral Move0% skill match
Hydrologists and Conservation Scientists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Conservation Scientists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Job Zone is lower (4 vs 5). Median salary is about 24% lower.
Current median salary
$96,600
Target median salary
$73,010
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
4

Computed from O*NET Transferable Skills, occupational relatedness and Job Zone data, plus BLS wage and projections data. Categories (Advancement / Lateral Move / Career Change) are derived algorithmically, not self-reported career histories.