Hydrologists Salary in Fort Collins, CO

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

Median annual salary $125,670 +36.5% vs national
Median hourly $60.42
10th percentile $79,470
90th percentile $159,290
Employed locally 30
National median $92,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $79,470
    25th
    $99,900
    50th (median)
    $125,670
    75th
    $141,790
    90th
    $159,290

    Fort Collins economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $91,364 2023 • Census ACS
    Hydrologists salary vs area income 138% Median Hydrologists salary is 38% 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
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $125,670
    Colorado $116,000
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $107,980
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $107,440

    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 Hydrologists make per hour in Fort Collins?

    The median hourly wage for Hydrologists in Fort Collins, CO is $60.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.58 or more per hour.

    Is Fort Collins above or below average for Hydrologists salaries?

    The median Hydrologists salary in Fort Collins, 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 Fort Collins?

    Entry-level Hydrologists (10th percentile) earn around $79,470 per year in Fort Collins, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $99,900.