How much does a chemical technician make in Boulder?
$66,960a year
Median yearly pay for chemical technicians in the Boulder, CO metro area. That is $32.19 an hour or $5,580 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.19
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among cities
- 21 of 193
- Jobs in the area
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,510Median: $66,960Highest 10%: $93,530
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,510 | $22.84 | |
| 25th | $58,250 | $28.00 | |
| Median | $66,960 | $32.19 | |
| 75th | $77,390 | $37.21 | |
| 90th | $93,530 | $44.97 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for chemical technicians.
| Fort Collins, CO | $66,200 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $62,200 |
| Denver, CO | $59,800 |
Related jobs in Boulder
Same field, median yearly pay.
| School Psychologist | $143,000 |
| Physical Scientist | $141,300 |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist | $140,700 |
| Medical Scientist | $130,300 |
| Materials Scientist | $126,900 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $121,900 |
| Geoscientist | $107,900 |
| Chemist | $105,600 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $104,800 |
| Physicist | $104,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemical technician make an hour in Boulder?
The median hourly pay in the Boulder, CO metro area is $32.19 ($66,960 a year).
Do chemical technicians make more in Boulder than the national average?
Yes: $66,960 against $60,390 nationally, 11% more.
How does Boulder compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $63,770, so Boulder pays 5% more.
Where does Boulder rank for chemical technician pay?
21 of 193 metro areas with data.
How much does a chemical technician make starting out in Boulder?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,510 or less a year; the top 10% make $93,530 or more.
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.