Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists Salary in Colorado
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists in Colorado earn a median of $83,300 a year, +8% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $83,300
- vs. U.S. median
- +8% ($76,780)
- Rank among states
- 11 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 730
Pay range in Colorado
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,590; the top 10% earn over $116,390. Nationally the range is $49,100 to $126,440.
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Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists pay in Colorado
How much do zoologists and wildlife biologists make in Colorado?
The median is $83,300 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,590 and the top 10% earn over $116,390. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Colorado a good state for zoologists and wildlife biologists?
On pay alone it ranks 11 of 47 (+8% vs. the national median of $76,780). Living costs are not included.