Conservation Scientists Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $85,090 +25.2% vs national
Median hourly $40.91
10th percentile $56,020
90th percentile $137,950
Employed locally 240
National median $67,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,020
    25th
    $65,630
    50th (median)
    $85,090
    75th
    $105,070
    90th
    $137,950

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Conservation Scientists salary vs area income 83% Median Conservation Scientists salary is 17% 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
    Corvallis, OR $82,950
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $82,890
    Boulder, CO $82,080
    Fairbanks-College, AK $81,950

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $98,680
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $126,260
    Biological Technicians $61,720
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $95,680
    Chemists $93,500
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $114,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Conservation Scientists make per hour in Denver?

    The median hourly wage for Conservation Scientists in Denver, CO is $40.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $71.20 or more per hour.

    Is Denver above or below average for Conservation Scientists salaries?

    The median Conservation Scientists salary in Denver, CO is 25.2% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Conservation Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $56,020 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,630.