Park Naturalists Salary in Colorado
Park Naturalists in Colorado earn a median of $84,820 a year, +16% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Conservation Scientists”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $84,820
- vs. U.S. median
- +16% ($73,010)
- Rank among states
- 2 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,230
Pay range in Colorado
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $57,710; the top 10% earn over $134,350. Nationally the range is $47,550 to $110,410.
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Park Naturalists pay in Colorado
How much do park naturalists make in Colorado?
The median is $84,820 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $57,710 and the top 10% earn over $134,350. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Colorado a good state for park naturalists?
On pay alone it ranks 2 of 51 (+16% vs. the national median of $73,010). Living costs are not included.