How much does a physical scientist make in Colorado?
$134,400a year
Median yearly pay for physical scientists in Colorado. That is $64.63 an hour or $11,200 a month.
- Hourly
- $64.63
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 710
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $82,760Median: $134,400Highest 10%: $225,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $82,760 | $39.79 | |
| 25th | $108,700 | $52.25 | |
| Median | $134,400 | $64.63 | |
| 75th | $169,200 | $81.33 | |
| 90th | $225,800 | $108.56 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boulder, CO | $141,300 |
| Denver, CO | $141,000 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $129,600 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $118,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physical scientists.
| 7. Georgia | $137,700 |
| 8. Alabama | $135,400 |
| 9. Pennsylvania | $134,800 |
| 10. Colorado | $134,400 |
| 11. Washington | $134,000 |
| 12. Florida | $131,700 |
| 13. California | $130,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical scientist make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $64.63 ($134,400 a year).
Do physical scientists make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $134,400 against $122,600 nationally, 10% more.
Where does Colorado rank for physical scientist pay?
Colorado ranks 10 of 39 states.
Which city in Colorado pays physical scientists the most?
Boulder, CO, with a median of $141,300 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.