The median annual wage for Chemists in Colorado is $97,380 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $105,080.
Pay spans roughly $58,780 at the 10th percentile to $168,730 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $46.82 per hour. An estimated 1,820 people work as chemists in Colorado.
| Median (annual) | $97,380 |
| Mean (annual) | $105,080 |
| Median (hourly) | $46.82 |
| 10th percentile | $58,780 |
| 90th percentile | $168,730 |
| Employment | 1,820 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.