Conservation Scientists Salary in Colorado

Conservation scientists in Colorado earn the most in Boulder (average $98,160 a year) and the least in Fort Collins ($87,190), across the 3 Colorado metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the conservation scientists average at $89,530 and the median at $84,820 for 1,230 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $77,130.

Conservation Scientists average salary by city in Colorado

Boulder$98,160
Denver$95,280
Fort Collins$87,190

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Boulder	$98,160	$101,380	$80,910	$74,275	105
Denver	$95,280	$81,190	$66,130	$72,376	106
Fort Collins	$87,190	$84,820	$67,770	$67,040	101

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Colorado's FAMLI premium and the flat monthly occupational privilege taxes of Denver, Aurora and a few other cities are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Conservation Scientists salary in other states

Conservation Scientists salary by city and state

More about pay in Colorado

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-1031.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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