Physicists Salary in Colorado
Physicists in Colorado earn a median of $104,580 a year, −39% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $104,580
- vs. U.S. median
- −39% ($172,250)
- Rank among states
- 39 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 1,050
Pay range in Colorado
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $82,340; the top 10% earn over $210,950. Nationally the range is $82,110 to $274,110.
States ranked near Colorado
Similar jobs in Colorado
- Mathematicians$86,020 median in Colorado
- Computer and Information Research Scientists$133,160 median in Colorado
- Bioinformatics Scientists$93,970 median in Colorado (broader BLS group)
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$114,410 median in Colorado
- Materials Scientists$117,290 median in Colorado
- Nanosystems Engineers$132,590 median in Colorado (broader BLS group)
Physicists pay in Colorado
How much do physicists make in Colorado?
The median is $104,580 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $82,340 and the top 10% earn over $210,950. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Colorado a good state for physicists?
On pay alone it ranks 39 of 43 (−39% vs. the national median of $172,250). Living costs are not included.