Chemists Salary in Boulder, CO

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

Median annual salary $102,600 +21.9% vs national
Median hourly $49.33
10th percentile $63,350
90th percentile $166,330
Employed locally 470
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,350
    25th
    $80,630
    50th (median)
    $102,600
    75th
    $131,060
    90th
    $166,330

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 100% Median Chemists salary is 0% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Chemists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $153,320
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $145,430
    Albuquerque, NM $137,740
    New Mexico $134,370
    Maryland $131,910
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $130,830

    Nearby metros — Chemists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $153,320
    New Mexico $134,370
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $126,190
    Athens-Clarke County, GA $109,260
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $104,870
    State College, PA $102,050

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Physicists$144,670
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$86,720
    Atmospheric and Space Scientists$121,870
    Biochemists and Biophysicists$126,800
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$123,350
    Biological Scientists, All Other$137,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Boulder?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Boulder, CO is $49.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.46 or more per hour.

    Is Boulder above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Boulder, CO is 21.9% above the national median of $84,150. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Chemists in Boulder?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $63,350 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,630.