Chemist Salary in Colorado
Based on 2K+ workers in Colorado
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (CO)
$97,380
$46.817/hr
vs National Average
$86,969
+12.0% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$59K – $169K
2K employed in Colorado
Salary Distribution — Chemist in Colorado
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $58,780 |
| 25th percentile | $75,540 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $97,380 |
| 75th percentile | $128,040 |
| 90th percentile | $168,730 |
Historical Salary Trend — Chemist in Colorado vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $84,180 |
| 2023 | $92,900 |
| 2024 | $97,380 |
| Year | Colorado Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $84,180 | $79,362 |
| 2023 | $92,900 | $83,812 |
| 2024 | $97,380 | $86,969 |