Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $79,670 +9.3% vs national
Median hourly $38.30
10th percentile $56,020
90th percentile $134,840
Employed locally 210
National median $72,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,020
    25th
    $63,140
    50th (median)
    $79,670
    75th
    $92,740
    90th
    $134,840

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary vs area income 78% Median Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary is 22% 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 Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $98,680
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $126,260
    Biological Technicians $61,720
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $95,680
    Chemists $93,500
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $114,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists make per hour in Denver?

    The median hourly wage for Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists in Denver, CO is $38.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.04 or more per hour.

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

    The median Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary in Denver, CO is 9.3% above 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists (10th percentile) earn around $56,020 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,140.