Geographers Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $109,550 +12.7% vs national
Median hourly $52.67
10th percentile $56,310
90th percentile $134,120
Employed locally 60
National median $97,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,310
    25th
    $88,710
    50th (median)
    $109,550
    75th
    $119,230
    90th
    $134,120

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Geographers salary vs area income 107% Median Geographers salary is 7% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Geographers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $117,960
    Washington $110,340
    Maryland $109,120
    Colorado $106,350
    Missouri $94,870
    Illinois $91,270

    Nearby metros — Geographers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Colorado $106,350
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $88,280
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $71,780

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $98,680
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $126,260
    Biological Technicians $61,720
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $95,680
    Chemists $93,500
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $114,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Geographers make per hour in Denver?

    The median hourly wage for Geographers in Denver, CO is $52.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.48 or more per hour.

    Is Denver above or below average for Geographers salaries?

    The median Geographers salary in Denver, CO is 12.7% above the national median of $97,200. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Geographers in Denver?

    Entry-level Geographers (10th percentile) earn around $56,310 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $88,710.