Chemical Engineers Salary in Colorado
Chemical Engineers in Colorado earn a median of $125,800 a year, +1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $125,800
- vs. U.S. median
- +1% ($125,040)
- Rank among states
- 14 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 720
Pay range in Colorado
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $80,130; the top 10% earn over $188,640. Nationally the range is $79,420 to $182,880.
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Chemical Engineers pay in Colorado
How much do chemical engineers make in Colorado?
The median is $125,800 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $80,130 and the top 10% earn over $188,640. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Colorado a good state for chemical engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 14 of 41 (+1% vs. the national median of $125,040). Living costs are not included.