Hydrologists
SOC Code: 19-2043
Hydrologistss prepare written and oral reports describing research results, using illustrations, maps, appendices, and other information. This career typically requires extensive preparation (4+ years). With an AI-proof score of 93.0/100, this role has high resilience to automation. Key skills include Reading Comprehension, Critical Thinking, Science.
AI-Proof Score: 93.0 — Very High
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Median Salary
$92,060
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Job Growth
-0.1%
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Training Time
Extensive preparation (4+ years)
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Job Zone
Zone 5 / 5
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Training Cost
~$80,000
Key Skills
- •Reading Comprehension
- •Critical Thinking
- •Science
- •Mathematics
- •Active Learning
- •Complex Problem Solving
- •Writing
- •Speaking
- •Active Listening
Common 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.
Training & Resources
Why AI-Proof?
- ✅Requires hands-on physical presence and dexterity
- ✅Demands human empathy, judgment, and trust
- ✅Operates in unpredictable, variable environments
- ✅Social and regulatory barriers to full automation