How much does a hydrologist make in Colorado?
$100,800a year
Median yearly pay for hydrologists in Colorado. That is $48.48 an hour or $8,403 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.48
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 34
- Jobs in the state
- 360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $82,430Median: $100,800Highest 10%: $201,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $82,430 | $39.63 | |
| 25th | $91,250 | $43.87 | |
| Median | $100,800 | $48.48 | |
| 75th | $141,500 | $68.01 | |
| 90th | $201,600 | $96.94 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Denver, CO | $108,700 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for hydrologists.
| 10. Washington | $105,600 |
| 11. Louisiana | $104,500 |
| 12. Michigan | $101,100 |
| 13. Colorado | $100,800 |
| 14. Ohio | $98,200 |
| 15. New Mexico | $97,470 |
| 16. Oklahoma | $97,470 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hydrologist make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $48.48 ($100,800 a year).
Do hydrologists make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $100,800 against $96,600 nationally, 4% more.
Where does Colorado rank for hydrologist pay?
Colorado ranks 13 of 34 states.
Which city in Colorado pays hydrologists the most?
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, with a median of $108,700 a year.
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.