Chemical Engineers Salary in Colorado

Chemical engineers in Colorado earn the most in Denver (average $127,710 a year) and the least in Fort Collins ($123,690), across the 3 Colorado metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the chemical engineers average at $126,060 and the median at $125,800 for 720 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $129,980.

Chemical Engineers average salary by city in Colorado

Denver$127,710
Boulder$126,810
Fort Collins$123,690

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Denver	$127,710	$128,110	$100,780	$93,645	106
Boulder	$126,810	$125,800	$82,740	$93,069	105
Fort Collins	$123,690	$139,220	$101,510	$91,074	101

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Colorado's FAMLI premium and the flat monthly occupational privilege taxes of Denver, Aurora and a few other cities are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Chemical Engineers salary in other states

Chemical Engineers salary by city and state

More about pay in Colorado

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 17-2041.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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