How much does a physicist make in Colorado?
$104,600a year
Median yearly pay for physicists in Colorado. That is $50.28 an hour or $8,715 a month.
- Hourly
- $50.28
- Vs. national median
- -39%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 1,050
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $82,340Median: $104,600Highest 10%: $211,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $82,340 | $39.59 | |
| 25th | $82,340 | $39.59 | |
| Median | $104,600 | $50.28 | |
| 75th | $168,200 | $80.88 | |
| 90th | $211,000 | $101.42 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Denver, CO | $166,100 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $158,100 |
| Boulder, CO | $104,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physicists.
| 36. Hawaii | $117,200 |
| 37. Massachusetts | $106,400 |
| 38. Indiana | $105,900 |
| 39. Colorado | $104,600 |
| 40. Montana | $103,800 |
| 41. Michigan | $94,520 |
| 42. South Dakota | $83,050 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physicist make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $50.28 ($104,600 a year).
Do physicists make more in Colorado than the national average?
No: $104,600 against $172,300 nationally, 39% less.
Where does Colorado rank for physicist pay?
Colorado ranks 39 of 43 states.
Which city in Colorado pays physicists the most?
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, with a median of $166,100 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.