Geoscientist salary in Denver, CO
Based on 11 certified H-1B filings in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Golden, Englewood.
Median salary$101,352
Middle 50%$62.3k–$215.6k
vs. national median+18%comparison median $86,229
Filings11FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $62,338 |
| 25th | $62,338 |
| 50th (median) | $101,352 |
| 75th | $215,616 |
| 90th | $231,000 |
Cost of living
Denver's median Geoscientist salary of $101,352 is worth about $95,800 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Denver = 105.8).
Compared with all workers here
All Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers in the Denver, CO area earned a median of $120,480 in May 2025 (1,020 employed). The H-1B median here is $101,352, 16% lower.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado School of Mines | too few | 4 |
| Srk Consulting (U.s.) | too few | 2 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | too few | 4 |
| Mid-level · Level II | – | 0 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 2 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.