How much does a hydrologist make in Denver?
$108,700a year
Median yearly pay for hydrologists in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $52.25 an hour or $9,057 a month.
- Hourly
- $52.25
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 11 of 33
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $83,440Median: $108,700Highest 10%: $201,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $83,440 | $40.12 | |
| 25th | $87,920 | $42.27 | |
| Median | $108,700 | $52.25 | |
| 75th | $141,500 | $68.01 | |
| 90th | $201,600 | $96.94 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for hydrologists.
| 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 |
| Materials Scientist | $106,700 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $105,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hydrologist make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $52.25 ($108,700 a year).
Do hydrologists make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $108,700 against $96,600 nationally, 13% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $100,800, so Denver pays 8% more.
Where does Denver rank for hydrologist pay?
11 of 33 metro areas with data.
How much does a hydrologist make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $83,440 or less a year; the top 10% make $201,600 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.