DOL Median (Boulder, CO)
$65,570
vs National
+0.9%
National: $65,004BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$62,152
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$65,570
+0.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$65,004
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Hydrologists in Boulder, CO earns $65,570 in nominal terms, which is 0.9% above the national average of $65,004. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 105.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $62,152 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Boulder, CO
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| University Corporation for Atmospheric Research | $74,750 | 17 |
| University of Colorado | $63,256 | 2 |
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How much does a Hydrologists make in Boulder, CO?
The median Hydrologists salary in Boulder, CO is $65,570 based on 5 DOL filings.
Is Boulder, CO a good place to work as a Hydrologists?
A Hydrologists in Boulder, CO earns 0.9% more than the national median of $65,004, or $62,152 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.