The annual salary statistics of geological technicians, except hydrologic technicians in Denver-Aurora-Broomfield, Colorado is shown in Table 1. The wage statistics of geological technicians, except hydrologic technicians in Denver-Aurora-Broomfield is based on the national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2022 and published in April 2023 [1].
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $37,820 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $59,760 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $73,690 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $75,940 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $131,590 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for geological technicians, except hydrologic technicians in Denver-Aurora-Broomfield, Colorado in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) is $131,590. The median (50th percentile) annual salary is $73,690. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent earners is $37,820.
From Table 3 we note that with a median annual salary of $73,690, Denver-Aurora-Broomfield is the highest paying city for geological technicians, except hydrologic technicians in state of Colorado, followed by Colorado Springs (median annual salary $37,670). In comparison, the median annual salary of geological technicians, except hydrologic technicians in Denver-Aurora-Broomfield is 48.9 percent (48.9%) higher than that in Colorado Springs.
| Cities/Areas | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Broomfield | |
| Colorado Springs |