How much does an atmospheric make in Denver?
$85,030a year
Median yearly pay for atmospherics in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $40.88 an hour or $7,086 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.88
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among cities
- 33 of 42
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,310Median: $85,030Highest 10%: $171,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,310 | $19.38 | |
| 25th | $50,660 | $24.36 | |
| Median | $85,030 | $40.88 | |
| 75th | $127,500 | $61.28 | |
| 90th | $171,900 | $82.62 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for atmospherics.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Denver
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Specialties Teacher | $168,700 |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teacher | $137,300 |
| Economics Teacher | $101,200 |
| Physics Teacher | $100,800 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $98,680 |
| Mathematical Science Teacher | $97,510 |
| Sociology Teacher | $88,500 |
| Nursing Instructor and Teacher | $87,920 |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teacher | $84,570 |
| Psychology Teacher | $83,690 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an atmospheric make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $40.88 ($85,030 a year).
Do atmospherics make more in Denver than the national average?
No: $85,030 against $103,200 nationally, 18% less.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $79,190, so Denver pays 7% more.
Where does Denver rank for atmospheric pay?
33 of 42 metro areas with data.
How much does an atmospheric make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,310 or less a year; the top 10% make $171,900 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.