Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health pay in Colorado
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health in Colorado earn an average of $98,930 a year. That is $7,250 (8%) more than the U.S. average of $91,680. The best-paying metro area is Fort Collins-Loveland, CO at $111,750.
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Average pay for environmental scientists and specialists, including health by metro area. Swipe to see all 6.
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Colorado vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $91,680 | $44.08 |
| Colorado | $98,930 | $47.56 |
| Utah | $98,090 | $47.16 |
| New Mexico | $92,050 | $44.25 |
| Kansas | $87,500 | $42.07 |
| Oklahoma | $78,430 | $37.71 |
| Wyoming | $76,430 | $36.74 |
Related jobs in Colorado
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$105,830
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$70,840
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- Chemists$106,480
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$132,120
- Physical Scientists, All Other$147,190
Average pay, Colorado, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do environmental scientists and specialists, including health make in Colorado?
The average is $98,930 a year, and the median is $85,990. That is $7,250 (8%) more than the U.S. average of $91,680.
What is the hourly wage in Colorado?
$47.56 an hour on average; the median is $41.34.
Where in Colorado do they earn the most?
Fort Collins-Loveland, CO ($111,750), followed by Colorado Springs, CO ($111,640). The lowest average among 6 metro areas with data is Grand Junction, CO ($81,380).
How does Colorado rank?
Colorado ranks #9 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.