How much does a geoscientist make in Denver?
$120,500a year
Median yearly pay for geoscientists in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $57.92 an hour or $10,040 a month.
- Hourly
- $57.92
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among cities
- 15 of 105
- Jobs in the area
- 1,020
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $74,720Median: $120,500Highest 10%: $220,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $74,720 | $35.92 | |
| 25th | $90,840 | $43.67 | |
| Median | $120,500 | $57.92 | |
| 75th | $175,100 | $84.16 | |
| 90th | $220,300 | $105.90 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for geoscientists.
| Boulder, CO | $107,900 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $94,300 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $80,660 |
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 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $109,600 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $109,300 |
| Hydrologist | $108,700 |
| Materials Scientist | $106,700 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $105,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a geoscientist make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $57.92 ($120,500 a year).
Do geoscientists make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $120,500 against $101,900 nationally, 18% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $114,400, so Denver pays 5% more.
Where does Denver rank for geoscientist pay?
15 of 105 metro areas with data.
How much does a geoscientist make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $74,720 or less a year; the top 10% make $220,300 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.