Chemists Salary in Colorado
Chemists in Colorado earn a median of $101,980 a year, +12% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $101,980
- vs. U.S. median
- +12% ($91,240)
- Rank among states
- 10 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,790
Pay range in Colorado
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $61,260; the top 10% earn over $162,680. Nationally the range is $58,460 to $160,830.
States ranked near Colorado
Similar jobs in Colorado
- Chemical Technicians$63,770 median in Colorado
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$60,740 median in Colorado
- Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians$66,850 median in Colorado (broader BLS group)
- Quality Control Analysts$63,760 median in Colorado (broader BLS group)
- Materials Scientists$117,290 median in Colorado
- Non-Destructive Testing Specialists$76,110 median in Colorado (broader BLS group)
Chemists pay in Colorado
How much do chemists make in Colorado?
The median is $101,980 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $61,260 and the top 10% earn over $162,680. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Colorado a good state for chemists?
On pay alone it ranks 10 of 51 (+12% vs. the national median of $91,240). Living costs are not included.