Chemists Salary in Greeley, CO

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

Median annual salary $81,790 -2.8% vs national
Median hourly $39.32
10th percentile $62,370
90th percentile $163,320
Employed locally 70
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,370
    25th
    $62,370
    50th (median)
    $81,790
    75th
    $123,210
    90th
    $163,320

    Greeley economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,287 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 88% Median Chemists salary is 12% 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 Greeley, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$92,180
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$40,230
    Urban and Regional Planners$90,460
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$85,000
    School Psychologists$103,160
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$68,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Greeley?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Greeley, CO is $39.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.39 or more per hour.

    Is Greeley above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Greeley, CO is 2.8% below 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 Greeley?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $62,370 per year in Greeley, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,370.