Conservation Scientists Salary in Fort Collins, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fort Collins-Loveland, CO

Median annual salary $80,240 +18.1% vs national
Median hourly $38.58
10th percentile $50,590
90th percentile $131,180
Employed locally 650
National median $67,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,590
    25th
    $64,110
    50th (median)
    $80,240
    75th
    $102,670
    90th
    $131,180

    Fort Collins economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $91,364 2023 • Census ACS
    Conservation Scientists salary vs area income 88% Median Conservation Scientists salary is 12% 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
    Boulder, CO $82,080

    Related occupations in Fort Collins, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $62,830
    Biological Technicians $55,700
    Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $53,130
    Biological Scientists, All Other $91,420
    Atmospheric and Space Scientists $104,950
    Soil and Plant Scientists $63,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Conservation Scientists make per hour in Fort Collins?

    The median hourly wage for Conservation Scientists in Fort Collins, CO is $38.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.67 or more per hour.

    Is Fort Collins above or below average for Conservation Scientists salaries?

    The median Conservation Scientists salary in Fort Collins, CO is 18.1% 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 Fort Collins?

    Entry-level Conservation Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $50,590 per year in Fort Collins, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,110.