Chemists Salary in Colorado

Chemists in Colorado earn the most in Denver (average $110,740 a year) and the least in Colorado Springs ($94,940), across the 5 Colorado metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the chemists average at $106,480 and the median at $101,980 for 1,790 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $100,450.

Chemists average salary by city in Colorado

Denver$110,740
Boulder$109,180
Greeley$100,860
Fort Collins$98,220
Colorado Springs$94,940

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Denver	$110,740	$102,390	$80,180	$82,571	106
Boulder	$109,180	$105,590	$84,240	$81,543	105
Greeley	$100,860	$87,350	$68,420	$76,056	100
Fort Collins	$98,220	$83,340	$63,830	$74,314	101
Colorado Springs	$94,940	$81,840	$62,160	$72,151	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.

Chemists salary in other states

Chemists 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 19-2031.
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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