The median annual wage for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers in Colorado is $99,900 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $121,040.
Pay spans roughly $59,090 at the 10th percentile to $205,660 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $48.03 per hour. An estimated 1,420 people work as geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers in Colorado.
| Median (annual) | $99,900 |
| Mean (annual) | $121,040 |
| Median (hourly) | $48.03 |
| 10th percentile | $59,090 |
| 90th percentile | $205,660 |
| Employment | 1,420 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.