Chemists Salary
Chemists in Greeley, CO make a median of $87,350 a year, or about $41.99 an hour. The range runs from $66K at the entry level to $157K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 100.18), that's roughly $87,193 in purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,647/month, or 29.3% of estimated take-home pay.
Where the paycheck goes
What $87K actually covers in Greeley, month by month
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Greeley’s Regional Price Parity (100.18). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Greeley
Chemists pay in Greeley tracks closely to the national median, $87K locally vs. $91K nationwide, a 4% difference. Rent runs $1,647/month for a 2-bedroom (HUD FMR), taking 30% of the median take-home. That's within the 30% rule, though not by much. Cost of living (RPP 100.18) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Pay and costs are both near average, leaving limited margin for savings at the median wage.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for chemists in metros near Greeley, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $102K | $97K |
| Boulder | $106K | $100K |
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $83K | $82K |
| Salt Lake City-Murray | $80K | $79K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Greeley, CO
Entry-level chemists (10th percentile) start around $66K. Mid-career wages sit at $87K. Top earners bring in $157K or more, a $91K spread from bottom to top.
Chemists pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Chemists salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $150K | +64% | 280 |
| Maryland | $141K | +54% | 2,480 |
| Delaware | $130K | +42% | 1,200 |
| New Mexico | $127K | +39% | 280 |
| Massachusetts | $125K | +37% | 3,430 |
| Alaska | $106K | +16% | 60 |
| Oregon | $105K | +15% | 730 |
| Louisiana | $104K | +14% | 740 |
| Wyoming | $102K | +12% | 80 |
| Colorado | $102K | +12% | 1,790 |
| Rhode Island | $102K | +11% | 150 |
| New Hampshire | $100K | +10% | 300 |
| Texas | $100K | +9% | 5,130 |
| Minnesota | $99K | +9% | 1,680 |
| Connecticut | $98K | +8% | 1,170 |
| California | $98K | +7% | 9,820 |
| Alabama | $98K | +7% | 700 |
| Michigan | $97K | +7% | 3,490 |
| Washington | $97K | +7% | 2,280 |
| North Dakota | $97K | +7% | 160 |
| Virginia | $97K | +6% | 1,640 |
| Georgia | $93K | +2% | 1,260 |
| New York | $91K | -1% | 4,230 |
| Tennessee | $88K | -4% | 960 |
| Vermont | $86K | -6% | 80 |
| Iowa | $86K | -6% | 570 |
| West Virginia | $86K | -6% | 180 |
| Ohio | $85K | -7% | 4,010 |
| Illinois | $85K | -7% | 3,040 |
| New Jersey | $84K | -7% | 5,280 |
| Hawaii | $84K | -8% | 140 |
| Kentucky | $84K | -8% | 530 |
| Kansas | $83K | -9% | 690 |
| Missouri | $83K | -9% | 1,640 |
| Florida | $83K | -9% | 1,490 |
| North Carolina | $83K | -9% | 4,530 |
| Arizona | $82K | -10% | 870 |
| Nevada | $81K | -11% | 280 |
| Utah | $81K | -11% | 910 |
| Mississippi | $80K | -12% | 200 |
| South Carolina | $80K | -13% | 770 |
| Indiana | $79K | -14% | 2,480 |
| Wisconsin | $79K | -14% | 1,920 |
| Idaho | $78K | -15% | 320 |
| Pennsylvania | $77K | -16% | 6,800 |
| Arkansas | $76K | -17% | 380 |
| Oklahoma | $75K | -18% | 630 |
| Nebraska | $75K | -18% | 350 |
| South Dakota | $67K | -26% | 170 |
| Maine | $64K | -29% | 140 |
| Montana | $62K | -32% | 300 |
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The stuff people actually ask about this job
Can a chemist afford a 2BR apartment alone in Greeley?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $87K, rent takes 30% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,647/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $1,600/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for chemists in Greeley?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new chemists typically earn — is $66K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $4,330/month. At HUD’s $1,647/month FMR, rent would take 38% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is chemist a high-paying job in Greeley?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $87K locally vs. $91K nationally, a 4% difference.
How does Greeley compare to the national average for chemists?
Greeley pays $87K median vs. the U.S. average of $91K — that’s -4%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 100.18), the purchasing-power equivalent is $87K — below the national median.
How much do chemists make in Greeley, CO?
The median is $87,350 a year, that works out to about $42 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $66,080, and experienced chemists can clear $156,810. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $87K enough to live in Greeley?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,499/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,647/month, which eats 30% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a chemists salary go in Greeley?
Greeley has a Regional Price Parity of 100.18 (100 is the national average). Prices are above average here, so your dollar buys less than the same salary would in a cheaper metro. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median chemists salary is worth about $87,193 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.