Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists Salary in Colorado
Ranked #11 of 47 · CO
4.4% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $86,710 ≈ $42/hr
Median annual salary $83,300
Employment 730
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $60,590P25 $69,620 Median $83,300P75 $99,850P90 $116,390
About 80% of zoologists and wildlife biologistss in Colorado earn between $60,590 and $116,390. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean zoologists and wildlife biologists salary in Colorado is $86,710, about 4.4% above the U.S. average ($83,020). That works out to roughly $42/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Colorado
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $86,050 | $86,260 | 90 |
| Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $85,210 | $83,890 | 70 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $84,360 | $84,540 | 30 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $84,240 | $90,890 | 140 |
| Boulder, CO | $83,300 | $89,820 | 130 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $80,540 | $86,220 | 160 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $72,860 | $77,480 | 40 |