Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists Salary in Boulder, CO

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

Median annual salary $67,040 -8% vs national
Median hourly $32.23
10th percentile $51,080
90th percentile $153,890
Employed locally 160
National median $72,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,080
    25th
    $67,040
    50th (median)
    $67,040
    75th
    $84,130
    90th
    $153,890

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary vs area income 65% Median Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary is 35% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $122,170
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $121,890
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $113,030
    Salem, OR $98,110
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $97,810
    Rhode Island $97,050

    Nearby metros — Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $97,810
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $86,960
    Corvallis, OR $85,150
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $85,150
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $84,180
    Fairbanks-College, AK $83,510

    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 Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists make per hour in Boulder?

    The median hourly wage for Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists in Boulder, CO is $32.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.93 or more per hour.

    Is Boulder above or below average for Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salaries?

    The median Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary in Boulder, CO is 8% below the national median of $72,860. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists in Boulder?

    Entry-level Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists (10th percentile) earn around $51,080 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,040.