How much does a conservation scientist make in Denver?
$81,190a year
Median yearly pay for conservation scientists in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $39.03 an hour or $6,766 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.03
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among cities
- 21 of 132
- Jobs in the area
- 230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $57,710Median: $81,190Highest 10%: $148,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,710 | $27.75 | |
| 25th | $66,130 | $31.79 | |
| Median | $81,190 | $39.03 | |
| 75th | $113,000 | $54.31 | |
| 90th | $148,100 | $71.20 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for conservation scientists.
| Boulder, CO | $101,400 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $84,820 |
Related jobs in Denver
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $166,100 |
| Physical Scientist | $141,000 |
| Psychologist | $132,800 |
| School Psychologist | $129,300 |
| Economist | $121,400 |
| Geoscientist | $120,500 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $109,600 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $109,300 |
| Hydrologist | $108,700 |
| Materials Scientist | $106,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a conservation scientist make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $39.03 ($81,190 a year).
Do conservation scientists make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $81,190 against $73,010 nationally, 11% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $84,820, so Denver pays 4% less.
Where does Denver rank for conservation scientist pay?
21 of 132 metro areas with data.
How much does a conservation scientist make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $57,710 or less a year; the top 10% make $148,100 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.