Chemical Engineers Salary in Fort Collins, CO

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

Median annual salary $112,010 -8.1% vs national
Median hourly $53.85
10th percentile $62,620
90th percentile $165,230
Employed locally 50
National median $121,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,620
    25th
    $98,620
    50th (median)
    $112,010
    75th
    $133,800
    90th
    $165,230

    Fort Collins economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $91,364 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Engineers salary vs area income 123% Median Chemical Engineers salary is 23% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Chemical Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Tulsa, OK $169,250
    Albuquerque, NM $163,380
    Oklahoma $160,990
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $152,290
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $151,360
    New Mexico $147,290

    Nearby metros — Chemical Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $151,360
    New Mexico $147,290
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $140,900
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $135,860
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $135,830
    Corpus Christi, TX $132,670

    Related occupations in Fort Collins, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $97,740
    Computer Hardware Engineers $165,020
    Mechanical Engineers $101,020
    Industrial Engineers $110,830
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $118,650
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $72,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Engineers make per hour in Fort Collins?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Engineers in Fort Collins, CO is $53.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.64 or more per hour.

    Is Fort Collins above or below average for Chemical Engineers salaries?

    The median Chemical Engineers salary in Fort Collins, CO is 8.1% below the national median of $121,860. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Chemical Engineers in Fort Collins?

    Entry-level Chemical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $62,620 per year in Fort Collins, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $98,620.