Biochemists and Biophysicists Salary in Fort Collins, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fort Collins-Loveland, CO

Median annual salary $79,920 -22.9% vs national
Median hourly $38.43
10th percentile $49,250
90th percentile $234,590
Employed locally 60
National median $103,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,250
    25th
    $61,840
    50th (median)
    $79,920
    75th
    $114,990
    90th
    $234,590

    Fort Collins economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $91,364 2023 • Census ACS
    Biochemists and Biophysicists salary vs area income 87% Median Biochemists and Biophysicists salary is 13% below 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
    Boulder, CO $126,800
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $107,730
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $103,180
    Wisconsin $102,380
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $101,390

    Related occupations in Fort Collins, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Conservation Scientists $80,240
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $62,830
    Biological Technicians $55,700
    Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $53,130
    Biological Scientists, All Other $91,420
    Atmospheric and Space Scientists $104,950

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Biochemists and Biophysicists make per hour in Fort Collins?

    The median hourly wage for Biochemists and Biophysicists in Fort Collins, CO is $38.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $86.33 or more per hour.

    Is Fort Collins above or below average for Biochemists and Biophysicists salaries?

    The median Biochemists and Biophysicists salary in Fort Collins, CO is 22.9% below 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 Fort Collins?

    Entry-level Biochemists and Biophysicists (10th percentile) earn around $49,250 per year in Fort Collins, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,840.