Hydrologic Technicians pay range in Denver
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $52,300 a year or less, while the top 10% make $90,670 or more. The middle half of hydrologic technicians in Denver earn between $52,300 and $68,120.
- $52K10th
- $52K25th
- $52KMedian
- $68K75th
- $91K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $62,270 | $5,189 | $29.94 |
| Median | $52,300 | $4,358 | $25.14 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $52,300 | $4,358 | $25.14 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $68,120 | $5,677 | $32.75 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Hydrologic Technicians pay in Denver vs. Colorado and the U.S.
Hydrologic technicians in Denver earn 5% less than the Colorado average ($65,580) and 10% less than the U.S. average ($69,530). At the median the gap is -19% against the U.S. median of $64,790.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | $62,270 | $52,300 | $52,300 | $90,670 | n/a |
| Colorado | $65,580 | $56,780 | $49,940 | $96,030 | n/a |
| United States | $69,530 | $64,790 | $44,950 | $100,480 | 2,840 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Hydrologic Technicians salary after taxes in Denver
On the average salary of $62,270, a single filer in Denver takes home about $50,182 a year, or $4,182 a month and $1,930 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Colorado's FAMLI premium and the flat monthly occupational privilege taxes of Denver, Aurora and a few other cities are not included.
Is Denver a good place for hydrologic technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Denver area are 6% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 105.8), so the average $62,270 buys what about $58,866 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Denver ($62,320). A typical home costs $573,221, or 9.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Hydrologic Technicians salary in nearby metro areas
- Midland, TX$88,640
- Sacramento, CA$73,150
- Champaign, IL$58,460
- Santa Rosa, CA$77,570
- Portland, OR$80,990
- Raleigh, NC$69,090
Highest-paying cities for hydrologic technicians
Midland, TX pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($88,640).
- Midland, TX$88,640
- Portland, OR$80,990
- Santa Rosa, CA$77,570
- Sacramento, CA$73,150
- Baltimore, MD$69,350
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Hydrologic Technicians salary in Denver: questions
How much do hydrologic technicians make an hour in Denver?
$29.94 an hour on average, and $25.15 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level hydrologic technicians salary in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $52,300 a year and the 25th percentile is $52,300, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the hydrologic technicians take-home pay in Denver?
About $50,182 a year ($4,182 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $62,270. Colorado's FAMLI premium and the flat monthly occupational privilege taxes of Denver, Aurora and a few other cities are not included.
Do hydrologic technicians earn more in Denver than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% less than the U.S. average for this job ($69,530).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-4044; area Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO (19740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 17.3%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Colorado's FAMLI premium and the flat monthly occupational privilege taxes of Denver, Aurora and a few other cities are not included.
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