Geological Engineer Salary in Denver, Colorado

Geological Engineer Salary in Denver, CO

How much does a Geological Engineer make in Denver, CO?

As of May 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Geological Engineer in Denver, CO is $76,385. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $68,841 to $84,228, with most professionals earning between $61,972 and $91,369.

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10th Percentile Geological Engineer Salary $61,972 Denver,CO May 01, 2025
25th Percentile Geological Engineer Salary $68,841 Denver,CO May 01, 2025
50th Percentile Geological Engineer Salary $76,385 Denver,CO May 01, 2025
75th Percentile Geological Engineer Salary $84,228 Denver,CO May 01, 2025
90th Percentile Geological Engineer Salary $91,369 Denver,CO May 01, 2025
25% $68,841 10% $61,972 90% $91,369 75% $84,228 $76,385 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Geological Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Geotechnical Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Geological Engineer in Denver, CO. The base salary for Geological Engineer ranges from $68,841 to $84,228 with the average base salary of $76,385. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $71,459 to $83,684 with the average total cash compensation of $77,528.

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About Denver, Colorado    Denver is in the center of the Front Range Urban Corridor, between the Rocky Mountains to the west and the High Plains to the east. Denver's topograph....More

Denver, Colorado  area prices were up 0.4% from a year ago

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