Environmental Scientist Salary in Colorado
Based on 2K+ workers in Colorado
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (CO)
$86,720
$41.692/hr
vs National Average
$77,423
+12.0% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$60K – $131K
2K employed in Colorado
Salary Distribution — Environmental Scientist in Colorado
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $60,150 |
| 25th percentile | $73,560 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $86,720 |
| 75th percentile | $107,270 |
| 90th percentile | $131,290 |
Historical Salary Trend — Environmental Scientist in Colorado vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $81,980 |
| 2023 | $91,750 |
| 2024 | $86,720 |
| Year | Colorado Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $81,980 | $70,215 |
| 2023 | $91,750 | $74,160 |
| 2024 | $86,720 | $77,423 |