Biochemists and Biophysicists Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $126,800 +22.3% vs national
Median hourly $60.96
10th percentile $66,910
90th percentile $206,010
Employed locally 360
National median $103,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,910
    25th
    $91,600
    50th (median)
    $126,800
    75th
    $167,110
    90th
    $206,010

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Biochemists and Biophysicists salary vs area income 123% Median Biochemists and Biophysicists salary is 23% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Biochemists and Biophysicists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Jacksonville, FL $174,880
    Knoxville, TN $149,140
    Florida $148,880
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $144,180
    Arkansas $143,490
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $140,850

    Nearby metros — Biochemists and Biophysicists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $140,850
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $107,730
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $103,180
    Wisconsin $102,380
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $101,390
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $99,220

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Physicists$144,670
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$86,720
    Atmospheric and Space Scientists$121,870
    Chemists$102,600
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$123,350
    Biological Scientists, All Other$137,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Biochemists and Biophysicists make per hour in Boulder?

    The median hourly wage for Biochemists and Biophysicists in Boulder, CO is $60.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $105.37 or more per hour.

    Is Boulder above or below average for Biochemists and Biophysicists salaries?

    The median Biochemists and Biophysicists salary in Boulder, CO is 22.3% above the national median of $103,650. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Biochemists and Biophysicists in Boulder?

    Entry-level Biochemists and Biophysicists (10th percentile) earn around $66,910 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $91,600.