Chemists Salary
Chemists in Colorado make a median of $101,980 a year, or about $49.03 an hour. The range runs from $61K at the entry level to $163K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Colorado. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $102K get you in Colorado?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Colorado
Entry-level chemists (10th percentile) start around $61K. Mid-career wages sit at $102K. Top earners bring in $163K or more, a $101K spread from bottom to top.
Chemists salary by metro in Colorado
5 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder | $106K | +4% | 500 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $102K | +0% | 820 |
| Greeley | $87K | -14% | 80 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $83K | -18% | 200 |
| Colorado Springs | $82K | -20% | 60 |
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Frequently asked questions
What’s the entry-level salary for chemists in Colorado?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new chemists typically earn — is $61K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $3,676/month.
Is chemist a high-paying job in Colorado?
Local pay is 12% above the national median — $102K here vs. $91K nationally.
How does Colorado compare to the national average for chemists?
Colorado pays $102K median vs. the U.S. average of $91K — that’s +12%.
How much do chemists make in Colorado?
The median is $101,980 a year, that works out to about $49 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $61,260, and experienced chemists can clear $162,680. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $102K enough to live in Colorado?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $6,303/month after taxes. Rent data is not available for this area.
How far does a chemists salary go in Colorado?
Colorado has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median chemists salary is worth about $101,980 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do chemists get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.