How much does a geological technician make in Denver?
$70,280a year
Median yearly pay for geological technicians in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $33.79 an hour or $5,857 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.79
- Vs. national median
- +32%
- Rank among cities
- 3 of 35
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,630Median: $70,280Highest 10%: $150,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,630 | $23.86 | |
| 25th | $49,630 | $23.86 | |
| Median | $70,280 | $33.79 | |
| 75th | $141,000 | $67.81 | |
| 90th | $150,600 | $72.39 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for geological technicians.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Denver
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $166,100 |
| Physical Scientist | $141,000 |
| Psychologist | $132,800 |
| School Psychologist | $129,300 |
| Economist | $121,400 |
| Geoscientist | $120,500 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $109,600 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $109,300 |
| Hydrologist | $108,700 |
| Materials Scientist | $106,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a geological technician make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $33.79 ($70,280 a year).
Do geological technicians make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $70,280 against $53,350 nationally, 32% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $61,780, so Denver pays 14% more.
Where does Denver rank for geological technician pay?
3 of 35 metro areas with data.
How much does a geological technician make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,630 or less a year; the top 10% make $150,600 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.