Physical Scientists, All Other pay range in Denver
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $82,430 a year or less, while the top 10% make $275,520 or more. The middle half of other physical scientists in Denver earn between $108,680 and $171,250.
- $82K10th
- $109K25th
- $141KMedian
- $171K75th
- $276K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $151,380 | $12,615 | $72.78 |
| Median | $140,980 | $11,748 | $67.78 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $108,680 | $9,057 | $52.25 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $171,250 | $14,271 | $82.33 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Physical Scientists, All Other pay in Denver vs. Colorado and the U.S.
Other physical scientists in Denver earn about the same as the Colorado average ($147,190) and 17% more than the U.S. average ($129,230). At the median the gap is +15% against the U.S. median of $122,570.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | $151,380 | $140,980 | $82,430 | $275,520 | 420 |
| Colorado | $147,190 | $134,440 | $82,760 | $225,810 | 710 |
| United States | $129,230 | $122,570 | $67,000 | $195,190 | 22,300 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Physical Scientists, All Other salary after taxes in Denver
On the average salary of $151,380, a single filer in Denver takes home about $108,782 a year, or $9,065 a month and $4,184 every two weeks. Taxes take 28% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Colorado's FAMLI premium and the flat monthly occupational privilege taxes of Denver, Aurora and a few other cities are not included.
Is Denver a good place for other physical scientists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Denver area are 6% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 105.8), so the average $151,380 buys what about $143,106 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Denver ($62,320). A typical home costs $573,221, or 3.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Physical Scientists, All Other salary in other Colorado cities
Denver ranks 1st of 4 Colorado metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Denver$151,380
- Colorado Springs$150,900
- Boulder$147,980
- Fort Collins$123,550
Highest-paying cities for other physical scientists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($177,370).
- San Jose, CA$177,370
- Minneapolis, MN$172,740
- Washington, DC$166,920
- Palm Bay, FL$158,750
- Huntsville, AL$154,990
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Physical Scientists, All Other salary in Denver: questions
How much do other physical scientists make an hour in Denver?
$72.78 an hour on average, and $67.78 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other physical scientists salary in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $82,430 a year and the 25th percentile is $108,680, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other physical scientists take-home pay in Denver?
About $108,782 a year ($9,065 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $151,380. Colorado's FAMLI premium and the flat monthly occupational privilege taxes of Denver, Aurora and a few other cities are not included.
Do other physical scientists earn more in Denver than elsewhere?
The average here is 17% more than the U.S. average for this job ($129,230).
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; area Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO (19740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.0%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Colorado's FAMLI premium and the flat monthly occupational privilege taxes of Denver, Aurora and a few other cities are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.81, this job is 1.8 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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