How much does a chemist make in Colorado?
$102,000a year
Median yearly pay for chemists in Colorado. That is $49.03 an hour or $8,498 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.03
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,790
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,260Median: $102,000Highest 10%: $162,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,260 | $29.45 | |
| 25th | $77,910 | $37.46 | |
| Median | $102,000 | $49.03 | |
| 75th | $132,600 | $63.73 | |
| 90th | $162,700 | $78.21 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boulder, CO | $105,600 |
| Denver, CO | $102,400 |
| Greeley, CO | $87,350 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $83,340 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $81,840 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chemists.
| 7. Oregon | $104,600 |
| 8. Louisiana | $103,900 |
| 9. Wyoming | $102,000 |
| 10. Colorado | $102,000 |
| 11. Rhode Island | $101,700 |
| 12. New Hampshire | $100,100 |
| 13. Texas | $99,640 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemist make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $49.03 ($102,000 a year).
Do chemists make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $102,000 against $91,240 nationally, 12% more.
Where does Colorado rank for chemist pay?
Colorado ranks 10 of 51 states.
Which city in Colorado pays chemists the most?
Boulder, CO, with a median of $105,600 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.