Environmental Scientists and Specialists Salary in Colorado
Also called: Environmental Scientists and Specialists
Environmental Scientists and Specialists in Colorado earn a median of $85,990 a year, +5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $85,990
- vs. U.S. median
- +5% ($82,220)
- Rank among states
- 12 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,580
Pay range in Colorado
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,260; the top 10% earn over $140,340. Nationally the range is $52,520 to $140,010.
States ranked near Colorado
Similar jobs in Colorado
- Conservation Scientists$84,820 median in Colorado
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$83,300 median in Colorado
- Soil and Plant Scientists$75,430 median in Colorado
- Environmental Restoration Planners$85,990 median in Colorado (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Compliance Inspectors$82,450 median in Colorado (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$60,930 median in Colorado
Environmental Scientists and Specialists pay in Colorado
How much do environmental scientists and specialists make in Colorado?
The median is $85,990 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,260 and the top 10% earn over $140,340. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Colorado a good state for environmental scientists and specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 12 of 51 (+5% vs. the national median of $82,220). Living costs are not included.