Chemical Engineer Salary in Colorado
Based on 850+ workers in Colorado
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (CO)
$131,740
$63.337/hr
vs National Average
$114,171
+15.4% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$79K – $170K
850 employed in Colorado
Salary Distribution — Chemical Engineer in Colorado
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $79,490 |
| 25th percentile | $98,620 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $131,740 |
| 75th percentile | $140,900 |
| 90th percentile | $169,990 |
Historical Salary Trend — Chemical Engineer in Colorado vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $104,910 |
| 2023 | $107,450 |
| 2024 | $131,740 |
| Year | Colorado Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $104,910 | $104,335 |
| 2023 | $107,450 | $110,377 |
| 2024 | $131,740 | $114,171 |