DOL Median (Colorado)
$52,502
vs National
+1.9%
National: $51,542BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$49,765
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$52,502
+1.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$51,542
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists in Colorado earns $52,502 in nominal terms, which is 1.9% above the national average of $51,542. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 105.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $49,765 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 |
|---|---|---|
| University of Connecticut | $60,008 | 5 |
| Colorado State University | $55,000 | 8 |
| University of Colorado | $53,202 | 3 |
| PANTHERA CORPORATION | $50,000 | 4 |
| Yale University | $49,858 | 5 |
| ENVIRONMENT FOR THE AMERICAS | $36,000 | 1 |
| DENVER ZOOLOGICAL FOUNDATION | $33,821 | 3 |
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How much does a Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists make in Colorado?
The median Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary in Colorado is $52,502 based on 10 DOL filings.
Is Colorado a good place to work as a Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists?
A Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists in Colorado earns 1.9% more than the national median of $51,542, or $49,765 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.