Conservation Scientists Salary in Northwest Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $74,960 +10.3% vs national
Median hourly $36.04
10th percentile $48,180
90th percentile $98,200
Employed locally 60
National median $67,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,180
    25th
    $61,960
    50th (median)
    $74,960
    75th
    $87,050
    90th
    $98,200

    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

    Related occupations in Northwest Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Forest and Conservation Technicians $44,840
    Urban and Regional Planners $85,390
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $97,160
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $75,090
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $96,310
    Biological Scientists, All Other $79,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Conservation Scientists make per hour in Northwest Colorado?

    The median hourly wage for Conservation Scientists in Northwest Colorado is $36.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.80 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Colorado above or below average for Conservation Scientists salaries?

    The median Conservation Scientists salary in Northwest Colorado is 10.3% 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 Northwest Colorado?

    Entry-level Conservation Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $48,180 per year in Northwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,960.