Chemists pay in Colorado
In Colorado, the median pay for chemists is $49.03 an hour ($101,980 a year). About 1,790 people work in this job there.
That is 12% higher than the U.S. median ($91,240). Colorado ranks 10th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for chemists in Colorado
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $29.45 | $61,260 |
| 25% of workers | $37.46 | $77,910 |
| Half of workers (median) | $49.03 | $101,980 |
| 75% of workers | $63.73 | $132,560 |
| 90% of workers | $78.21 | $162,680 |
Chemists pay in Colorado metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Boulder | $105,590 | 500 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $102,390 | 820 |
| Greeley | $87,350 | 80 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $83,340 | 200 |
| Colorado Springs | $81,840 | 60 |
Colorado unemployment rate: 4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for chemists
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +6.4% over ten years, faster than average · about 5,900 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Colorado
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $85,990 |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | $114,410 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientists | $104,670 |
| Physicists | $104,580 |
| Physical Scientists, All Other | $134,440 |
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