How much does a medical scientist make in Boulder?
$130,300a year
Median yearly pay for medical scientists in the Boulder, CO metro area. That is $62.65 an hour or $10,860 a month.
- Hourly
- $62.65
- Vs. national median
- +26%
- Rank among cities
- 22 of 178
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $86,150Median: $130,300Highest 10%: $211,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $86,150 | $41.42 | |
| 25th | $104,300 | $50.14 | |
| Median | $130,300 | $62.65 | |
| 75th | $158,600 | $76.24 | |
| 90th | $211,800 | $101.81 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for medical scientists.
| Colorado Springs, CO | $125,500 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $66,420 |
Related jobs in Boulder
Same field, median yearly pay.
| School Psychologist | $143,000 |
| Physical Scientist | $141,300 |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist | $140,700 |
| 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 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $103,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical scientist make an hour in Boulder?
The median hourly pay in the Boulder, CO metro area is $62.65 ($130,300 a year).
Do medical scientists make more in Boulder than the national average?
Yes: $130,300 against $103,400 nationally, 26% more.
Where does Boulder rank for medical scientist pay?
22 of 178 metro areas with data.
How much does a medical scientist make starting out in Boulder?
The lowest-paid 10% make $86,150 or less a year; the top 10% make $211,800 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.