Conservation Scientists Salary in Southwest Colorado

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

Median annual salary $79,310 +16.7% vs national
Median hourly $38.13
10th percentile $58,820
90th percentile $98,550
Employed locally 70
National median $67,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,820
    25th
    $63,960
    50th (median)
    $79,310
    75th
    $91,890
    90th
    $98,550

    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 Southwest Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $81,940
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $77,320
    Urban and Regional Planners $74,160
    Biological Scientists, All Other $84,290
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $86,940
    Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $61,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Conservation Scientists in Southwest Colorado is $38.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Conservation Scientists salary in Southwest Colorado is 16.7% 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 Southwest Colorado?

    Entry-level Conservation Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $58,820 per year in Southwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,960.