Hydrologic Technicians Salary in Denver, CO

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

Median annual salary $50,060 -14.5% vs national
Median hourly $24.07
10th percentile $50,060
90th percentile $90,640
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,060
    25th
    $50,060
    50th (median)
    $50,060
    75th
    $66,660
    90th
    $90,640

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Hydrologic Technicians salary vs area income 49% Median Hydrologic Technicians salary is 51% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Hydrologic Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Midland, TX $102,150
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $83,710
    Washington $81,380
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $79,860
    New Hampshire $77,140
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $76,940

    Nearby metros — Hydrologic Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $76,940
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $60,580
    Colorado $54,500
    Wisconsin $49,000

    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 Hydrologic Technicians make per hour in Denver?

    The median hourly wage for Hydrologic Technicians in Denver, CO is $24.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.59 or more per hour.

    Is Denver above or below average for Hydrologic Technicians salaries?

    The median Hydrologic Technicians salary in Denver, CO is 14.5% below the national median of $58,570. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Hydrologic Technicians in Denver?

    Entry-level Hydrologic Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $50,060 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,060.