Physicist Salary in Colorado
Based on 1K+ workers in Colorado
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (CO)
$144,670
$69.553/hr
vs National Average
$149,537
-3.3% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$109K – $192K
1K employed in Colorado
Salary Distribution — Physicist in Colorado
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $109,250 |
| 25th percentile | $144,670 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $144,670 |
| 75th percentile | $183,170 |
| 90th percentile | $191,880 |
Historical Salary Trend — Physicist in Colorado vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $130,640 |
| 2023 | $137,150 |
| 2024 | $144,670 |
| Year | Colorado Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $130,640 | $140,924 |
| 2023 | $137,150 | $142,089 |
| 2024 | $144,670 | $149,537 |