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Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary
in Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro earn a median of $120,480 a year, based on BLS estimates for 1,020 jobs (May 2025). That is 18% above the U.S. median of $101,920 and 5% above the CO statewide median of $114,410. It ranks #6 of 22 metros with published figures for this job.

GEOSCIENTISTS, EXCEPT HYDROLOGISTS AND GEOGRAPHERS · DENVER-AURORA-CENTENNIAL, CO · BLS
BLS OEWS MAY 2025 · DENVER-AURORA-CENTENNIAL, CO · ALL EMPLOYERS, ALL EXPERIENCE LEVELS
P10$74,720P25$90,840MEDIAN$120,480P75$175,050P90$220,270
BLS · UNITED STATES
P10$59,330P25$75,110MEDIAN$101,920P75$139,380P90$200,230
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What is the average Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary in Denver?

The BLS median is $120,480 a year (May 2025). Half of the 1,020 jobs pay between $90,840 and $175,050. The 10th percentile is $74,720 and the 90th is $220,270.

Is Denver a high-paying metro for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers?

That is 18% above the U.S. median of $101,920 and 5% above the CO statewide median of $114,410. It ranks #6 of 22 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.

Does this include experience levels?

BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).

Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.