Geographers Hourly Wage in Colorado (2024)

The median hourly wage for Geographers in Colorado is $45.58/hour, based on 2024 BLS data.

Data: BLS OEWS 2024 • Colorado hourly wage data • Updated 2026-04-06

Entry-Level (P10)
$27.26
/hour
Median (P50)
$45.58
/hour
Senior (P90)
$61.19
/hour

Annual Salary Equivalent

$94,810
Based on 2,080 work hours/year (40 hours/week, 52 weeks/year). View annual salary page.

Colorado vs National Average

Entry-Level (P10)
$27.26
National: $29.08
-6.3%
Median (P50)
$45.58
National: $43.8
+4.1%
Senior (P90)
$61.19
National: $60.11
+1.8%

Hourly Wage Breakdown by Percentile

Percentile Hourly Rate Weekly (×40h) Monthly (×173.3h) Annual (×2,080h)
Entry-Level (P10) $27.26 $1090 $4726 $56,710
Q1 (P25) $36.8 $1472 $6378 $76,540
Median (P50) $45.58 $1823 $7901 $94,810
Q3 (P75) $51.46 $2058 $8920 $107,040
Senior (P90) $61.19 $2448 $10607 $127,280

Note: Weekly = hourly × 40 hours. Monthly = hourly × 173.3 hours (avg). Annual = hourly × 2,080 hours.

Highest-Paying States for Geographers

#1
$55.85
$55.85/hr
+27.5%
#2
$50.19
$50.19/hr
+14.6%
#3
$49.81
$49.81/hr
+13.7%
#4
$46.62
$46.62/hr
+6.4%
#5
$45.58
$45.58/hr
+4.1%
#6
$44.91
$44.91/hr
+2.5%
#7
$44.61
$44.61/hr
+1.8%
#8
$40.04
$40.04/hr
-8.6%
#9
$39.48
$39.48/hr
-9.9%
#10
$37.9
$37.9/hr
-13.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average hourly wage for Geographers in Colorado?

The median hourly wage for Geographers in Colorado is $45.58/hour (2024 BLS data). This equals approximately $94,810.0 per year based on 2,080 work hours.

How does Colorado Geographers hourly pay compare to national average?

The median hourly rate for Geographers in Colorado is $45.58/hr compared to the national average of $43.8/hr — higher by $1.78/hr.

What is the entry-level hourly rate for Geographers in Colorado?

Entry-level Geographers professionals in Colorado earn approximately $27.26/hour (10th percentile), which equals $56,710.0/year. Senior-level professionals earn $61.19/hour.

How much does a senior Geographers make per hour in Colorado?

Senior-level Geographers professionals in Colorado (90th percentile) earn approximately $61.19/hour, or $127,280.0/year.

How is hourly wage calculated from annual salary?

Hourly wages are calculated by dividing annual salary by 2,080 hours (52 weeks × 40 hours/week). This is the standard full-time conversion used by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Data Source

Hourly wage data sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) 2024. This data reflects median and percentile wages for Geographers (SOC 193092) in Colorado.

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