Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers Salary in Colorado Springs, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Colorado Springs, CO

Median annual salary $73,100 -26.3% vs national
Median hourly $35.15
10th percentile $29,990
90th percentile $189,390
National median $99,240

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,990
    25th
    $72,360
    50th (median)
    $73,100
    75th
    $108,020
    90th
    $189,390

    Colorado Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary vs area income 84% Median Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary is 16% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $168,280
    Midland, TX $165,830
    Texas $155,330
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $142,150
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $136,250
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $130,580

    Nearby metros — Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $124,270
    Grand Junction, CO $121,820
    Boulder, CO $115,740
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $114,960
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $112,070
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $100,870

    Related occupations in Colorado Springs, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $62,180
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $89,130
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $105,980
    School Psychologists $109,470
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $92,320
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $125,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers make per hour in Colorado Springs?

    The median hourly wage for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers in Colorado Springs, CO is $35.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $69.04 or more per hour.

    Is Colorado Springs above or below average for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salaries?

    The median Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary in Colorado Springs, CO is 26.3% below the national median of $99,240. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers in Colorado Springs?

    Entry-level Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers (10th percentile) earn around $29,990 per year in Colorado Springs, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,360.