Chemical Engineers pay in Colorado
In Colorado, the median pay for chemical engineers is $60.48 an hour ($125,800 a year). About 720 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($125,040). Colorado ranks 14th of 41 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for chemical engineers in Colorado
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $38.53 | $80,130 |
| 25% of workers | $46.87 | $97,490 |
| Half of workers (median) | $60.48 | $125,800 |
| 75% of workers | $72.25 | $150,280 |
| 90% of workers | $90.69 | $188,640 |
Chemical Engineers pay in Colorado metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $139,220 | 40 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $128,110 | 410 |
| Boulder | $125,800 | 190 |
Colorado unemployment rate: 4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for chemical engineers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +4.7% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 1,100 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Colorado
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineers | $101,420 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $124,430 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $127,010 |
| Industrial Engineers | $109,750 |
| Electrical Engineers | $120,760 |
| Aerospace Engineers | $156,190 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $156,080 |
| Engineers, All Other | $132,590 |
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