Materials Scientists Salary in Denver, CO

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

Median annual salary $126,980 +21.9% vs national
Median hourly $61.05
10th percentile $86,230
90th percentile $176,330
National median $104,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $86,230
    25th
    $86,230
    50th (median)
    $126,980
    75th
    $172,160
    90th
    $176,330

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Materials Scientists salary vs area income 124% Median Materials Scientists salary is 24% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Materials Scientists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $156,530
    Worcester, MA $142,900
    New Hampshire $136,300
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $135,510
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $133,530
    California $131,530

    Nearby metros — Materials Scientists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $133,530
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $131,530
    Colorado $126,980
    Boulder, CO $126,880
    Wisconsin $120,520
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $119,300

    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
    Chemists$93,500
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$114,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Materials Scientists make per hour in Denver?

    The median hourly wage for Materials Scientists in Denver, CO is $61.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $87.69 or more per hour.

    Is Denver above or below average for Materials Scientists salaries?

    The median Materials Scientists salary in Denver, CO is 21.9% above the national median of $104,160. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Materials Scientists in Denver?

    Entry-level Materials Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $86,230 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $86,230.