Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists pay range in Boulder
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $66,760 a year or less, while the top 10% make $105,930 or more. The middle half of zoologists and wildlife biologists in Boulder earn between $80,110 and $105,930.
- $67K10th
- $80K25th
- $83KMedian
- $106K75th
- $106K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $89,820 | $7,485 | $43.18 |
| Median | $83,300 | $6,942 | $40.05 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $80,110 | $6,676 | $38.51 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $105,930 | $8,828 | $50.93 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists pay in Boulder vs. Colorado and the U.S.
Zoologists and wildlife biologists in Boulder earn 4% more than the Colorado average ($86,710) and 8% more than the U.S. average ($83,020). At the median the gap is +8% against the U.S. median of $76,780.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder | $89,820 | $83,300 | $66,760 | $105,930 | 130 |
| Colorado | $86,710 | $83,300 | $60,590 | $116,390 | 730 |
| United States | $83,020 | $76,780 | $49,100 | $126,440 | 18,120 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary after taxes in Boulder
On the average salary of $89,820, a single filer in Boulder takes home about $68,775 a year, or $5,731 a month and $2,645 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Colorado's FAMLI premium and the flat monthly occupational privilege taxes of Denver, Aurora and a few other cities are not included.
Is Boulder a good place for zoologists and wildlife biologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Boulder area are 5% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 105.2), so the average $89,820 buys what about $85,379 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Boulder ($69,580). A typical home costs $727,954, or 8.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary in other Colorado cities
Boulder ranks 2nd of 5 Colorado metro areas for this job; Fort Collins pays the most ($90,890).
- Fort Collins$90,890
- Boulder$89,820
- Denver$86,220
- Grand Junction$84,540
- Colorado Springs$77,480
Highest-paying cities for zoologists and wildlife biologists
Santa Cruz, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($122,660).
- Santa Cruz, CA$122,660
- Washington, DC$115,330
- San Jose, CA$107,240
- Seattle, WA$105,140
- San Francisco, CA$105,110
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Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary in Boulder: questions
How much do zoologists and wildlife biologists make an hour in Boulder?
$43.18 an hour on average, and $40.05 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level zoologists and wildlife biologists salary in Boulder?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $66,760 a year and the 25th percentile is $80,110, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the zoologists and wildlife biologists take-home pay in Boulder?
About $68,775 a year ($5,731 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $89,820. Colorado's FAMLI premium and the flat monthly occupational privilege taxes of Denver, Aurora and a few other cities are not included.
Do zoologists and wildlife biologists earn more in Boulder than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% more than the U.S. average for this job ($83,020).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-1023; area Boulder, CO (14500). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.2%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Colorado's FAMLI premium and the flat monthly occupational privilege taxes of Denver, Aurora and a few other cities are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 5.83, this job is 5.8 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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