How much does a chemical engineer make in Colorado?
$125,800a year
Median yearly pay for chemical engineers in Colorado. That is $60.48 an hour or $10,480 a month.
- Hourly
- $60.48
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 720
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $80,130Median: $125,800Highest 10%: $188,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $80,130 | $38.52 | |
| 25th | $97,490 | $46.87 | |
| Median | $125,800 | $60.48 | |
| 75th | $150,300 | $72.25 | |
| 90th | $188,600 | $90.69 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Fort Collins, CO | $139,200 |
| Denver, CO | $128,100 |
| Boulder, CO | $125,800 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chemical engineers.
| 11. Montana | $127,500 |
| 12. Maryland | $127,200 |
| 13. New Jersey | $126,800 |
| 14. Colorado | $125,800 |
| 15. Illinois | $121,600 |
| 16. Massachusetts | $118,000 |
| 17. Iowa | $117,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemical engineer make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $60.48 ($125,800 a year).
Do chemical engineers make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $125,800 against $125,000 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Colorado rank for chemical engineer pay?
Colorado ranks 14 of 41 states.
Which city in Colorado pays chemical engineers the most?
Fort Collins-Loveland, CO, with a median of $139,200 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.