Hydrologists Salary in Denver, CO

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

Median annual salary $125,670 +36.5% vs national
Median hourly $60.42
10th percentile $80,660
90th percentile $178,140
Employed locally 120
National median $92,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $80,660
    25th
    $92,340
    50th (median)
    $125,670
    75th
    $136,570
    90th
    $178,140

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Hydrologists salary vs area income 123% Median Hydrologists salary is 23% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Hydrologists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $138,500
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $137,270
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $137,090
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $134,410
    Maryland $134,410
    Virginia $125,900

    Nearby metros — Hydrologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $137,270
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $134,410
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $125,670
    Colorado $116,000
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $107,980
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $107,440

    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 Hydrologists make per hour in Denver?

    The median hourly wage for Hydrologists in Denver, CO is $60.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $96.94 or more per hour.

    Is Denver above or below average for Hydrologists salaries?

    The median Hydrologists salary in Denver, CO is 36.5% above the national median of $92,060. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Hydrologists (10th percentile) earn around $80,660 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $92,340.