Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers Salary in Fort Collins, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fort Collins-Loveland, CO

Median annual salary $80,750 -18.6% vs national
Median hourly $38.82
10th percentile $51,280
90th percentile $190,780
National median $99,240

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,280
    25th
    $62,030
    50th (median)
    $80,750
    75th
    $128,780
    90th
    $190,780

    Fort Collins economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $91,364 2023 • Census ACS
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary vs area income 88% Median Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary is 12% 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 Fort Collins, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Conservation Scientists$80,240
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$62,830
    Biological Technicians$55,700
    Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$53,130
    Biological Scientists, All Other$91,420
    Atmospheric and Space Scientists$104,950

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers make per hour in Fort Collins?

    The median hourly wage for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers in Fort Collins, CO is $38.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $86.71 or more per hour.

    Is Fort Collins above or below average for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salaries?

    The median Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary in Fort Collins, CO is 18.6% 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 Fort Collins?

    Entry-level Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers (10th percentile) earn around $51,280 per year in Fort Collins, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,030.