Chemists Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $93,500 +11.1% vs national
Median hourly $44.95
10th percentile $60,660
90th percentile $176,610
Employed locally 910
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,660
    25th
    $74,570
    50th (median)
    $93,500
    75th
    $127,230
    90th
    $176,610

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 91% Median Chemists salary is 9% below 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
    Boulder, CO $102,600

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $98,680
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $126,260
    Biological Technicians $61,720
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $95,680
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $114,960
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $68,390

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Denver?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Denver, CO is $44.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.33 or more per hour.

    Is Denver above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Denver, CO is 11.1% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $60,660 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,570.