DOL Median (Colorado)
$60,798
vs National
+21.6%
National: $50,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$57,628
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$60,798
+21.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$50,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Animal Scientists in Colorado earns $60,798 in nominal terms, which is 21.6% above the national average of $50,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 105.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $57,628 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Colorado
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Agra Holdings, LLC | $135,000 | 4 |
| Twin View Farms LLC | $96,075 | 1 |
| MIDWEST PMS, LLC | $85,000 | 3 |
| Five Rivers Cattle Feeding, LLC | $67,850 | 8 |
| Swift Beef Company | $63,288 | 2 |
| Aurora Organic Farms, Inc. | $60,798 | 51 |
| Schramm Feedlot Inc. | $54,517 | 1 |
| THE HEIFER AUTHORITY | $48,000 | 1 |
| BEEF CITY INC. | $39,000 | 1 |
| Murphy-Brown LLC | $38,688 | 35 |
| ASPEN VALLEY PROPERTY MANAGMENT LLC | $38,376 | 1 |
| ASPEN VALLEY PROPERY MANAGEMENT LLC | $38,376 | 1 |
| Agra Holdings, LLC d.b.a. Midwest PMS, LLC | N/A | 1 |
| GENESIS LABORATORIES, INC. | N/A | 3 |
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How much does a Animal Scientists make in Colorado?
The median Animal Scientists salary in Colorado is $60,798 based on 49 DOL filings.
Is Colorado a good place to work as a Animal Scientists?
A Animal Scientists in Colorado earns 21.6% more than the national median of $50,000, or $57,628 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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