How much does a zoologist and wildlife biologist make in Colorado?
$83,300a year
Median yearly pay for zoologist and wildlife biologists in Colorado. That is $40.05 an hour or $6,942 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.05
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 730
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,590Median: $83,300Highest 10%: $116,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,590 | $29.13 | |
| 25th | $69,620 | $33.47 | |
| Median | $83,300 | $40.05 | |
| 75th | $99,850 | $48.00 | |
| 90th | $116,400 | $55.96 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Grand Junction, CO | $84,360 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $84,240 |
| Boulder, CO | $83,300 |
| Denver, CO | $80,540 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $72,860 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for zoologist and wildlife biologists.
| 8. Hawaii | $84,910 |
| 9. Massachusetts | $84,350 |
| 10. Washington | $83,780 |
| 11. Colorado | $83,300 |
| 12. New Jersey | $83,030 |
| 13. Iowa | $83,000 |
| 14. New York | $82,640 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a zoologist and wildlife biologist make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $40.05 ($83,300 a year).
Do zoologist and wildlife biologists make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $83,300 against $76,780 nationally, 8% more.
Where does Colorado rank for zoologist and wildlife biologist pay?
Colorado ranks 11 of 47 states.
Which city in Colorado pays zoologist and wildlife biologists the most?
Grand Junction, CO, with a median of $84,360 a year.
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.