Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists Salary in Colorado
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 8 metro areas • Colorado
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists in Colorado earn a median salary of $74,803 per year on average across 8 metro and nonmetro areas, +2.7% vs the national median of $72,860. An estimated 780 zoologists and wildlife biologists are employed across Colorado, with salaries ranging from $67,040 to $79,690 depending on location.
$74,803
Avg median salary in Colorado
$79,690
Highest paying metro
$67,040
Lowest paying metro
780
Employed in Colorado
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Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salaries by city in Colorado
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Collins, CO | $79,690 | $68,350 | $104,800 | 130 |
| Denver, CO | $79,670 | $63,140 | $92,740 | 210 |
| Southwest Colorado | $77,320 | $67,590 | $86,940 | 90 |
| Eastern and Southern Colorado | $75,810 | $69,040 | $83,390 | 50 |
| Northwest Colorado | $75,090 | $67,040 | $77,380 | 70 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $72,860 | $56,620 | $92,840 | 40 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $70,940 | $66,700 | $96,720 | 30 |
| Boulder, CO | $67,040 | $67,040 | $84,130 | 160 |