Hydrologic Technicians Salary
In Colorado, hydrologic technicians earn $56,780 at the median, or about $27.3 an hour. The range runs from $50K at the entry level to $96K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Colorado. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $57K get you in Colorado?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Colorado
Entry-level hydrologic technicians (10th percentile) start around $50K. Mid-career wages sit at $57K. Top earners bring in $96K or more, a $46K spread from bottom to top.
Hydrologic Technicians salary by metro in Colorado
1 metro area with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $52K | -8% | N/A |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a hydrologic technician afford a 2BR apartment alone in Colorado?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $57K, rent takes 54.3% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $2,044/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $1,100/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for hydrologic technicians in Colorado?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new hydrologic technicians typically earn — is $50K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,996/month.
Is hydrologic technician a high-paying job in Colorado?
Local pay runs 12% below the national median — $57K here vs. $65K nationally.
How does Colorado compare to the national average for hydrologic technicians?
Colorado pays $57K median vs. the U.S. average of $65K — that’s -12%.
How much do hydrologic technicians make in Colorado?
The median is $56,780 a year, that works out to about $27 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $49,940, and experienced hydrologic technicians can clear $96,030. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $57K enough to live in Colorado?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,764/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $2,044/month, which eats 54.3% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a hydrologic technicians salary go in Colorado?
Colorado has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median hydrologic technicians salary is worth about $56,780 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do hydrologic technicians get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.