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Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians salary in Denver, CO

The median geological technicians, except hydrologic technicians in Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO earns $70,280 a year, 32% above the US median. After tax that is roughly $4,598 a month.

10th percentile
$49,630
25th percentile
$49,630
Median percentile
$70,280
75th percentile
$141,040
90th percentile
$150,580

Based on 60 employed. Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025. Percentiles show the spread of pay, not experience; reading the 25th percentile as "entry level" is only an approximation.

What you keep

$55,180 take-home a year
Gross pay$70,280
Federal income tax−$6,632
Social Security + Medicare−$5,376
Colorado income tax (approx.)−$3,092
Monthly take-home$4,598
Every two weeks$2,122

Does it go far here?

$66,439Median pay in Denver, CO is worth this at average US prices (local price level 105.8 vs 100).
41%of take-home pay goes to the median rent ($1,874 a month, Census ACS).

Top-paying jobs in Denver, CO

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Marketing Managers$182,470
Sales Managers$181,580

All geological technicians, except hydrologic technicians salaries · Take-home pay in Colorado