Physical Scientists, All Other Salary in Colorado

Other physical scientists in Colorado earn the most in Denver (average $151,380 a year) and the least in Fort Collins ($123,550), across the 4 Colorado metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the other physical scientists average at $147,190 and the median at $134,440 for 710 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $129,230.

Physical Scientists, All Other average salary by city in Colorado

Denver$151,380
Colorado Springs$150,900
Boulder$147,980
Fort Collins$123,550

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Denver	$151,380	$140,980	$108,680	$108,782	106
Colorado Springs	$150,900	$129,630	$118,250	$108,475	101
Boulder	$147,980	$141,320	$121,700	$106,608	105
Fort Collins	$123,550	$118,560	$85,180	$90,985	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.

Physical Scientists, All Other salary in other states

Physical Scientists, All Other 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 19-2099.
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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