Conservation Scientists Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $82,080 +20.8% vs national
Median hourly $39.46
10th percentile $67,430
90th percentile $129,950
Employed locally 70
National median $67,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,430
    25th
    $76,370
    50th (median)
    $82,080
    75th
    $95,690
    90th
    $129,950

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Conservation Scientists salary vs area income 80% Median Conservation Scientists salary is 20% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Conservation Scientists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Springfield, IL $107,990
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $105,680
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $98,930
    Salem, OR $98,050
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $96,260
    Bend, OR $94,310

    Nearby metros — Conservation Scientists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $98,930
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $96,260
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $85,090
    Corvallis, OR $82,950
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $82,890
    Fairbanks-College, AK $81,950

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Physicists $144,670
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $86,720
    Atmospheric and Space Scientists $121,870
    Chemists $102,600
    Biochemists and Biophysicists $126,800
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $123,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Conservation Scientists make per hour in Boulder?

    The median hourly wage for Conservation Scientists in Boulder, CO is $39.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.19 or more per hour.

    Is Boulder above or below average for Conservation Scientists salaries?

    The median Conservation Scientists salary in Boulder, CO is 20.8% above the national median of $67,950. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Conservation Scientists in Boulder?

    Entry-level Conservation Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $67,430 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,370.