Physicists Salary in Colorado Springs, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Colorado Springs, CO

Median annual salary $158,070 -4.9% vs national
Median hourly $75.99
10th percentile $80,350
90th percentile $220,670
Employed locally 40
National median $166,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $80,350
    25th
    $108,160
    50th (median)
    $158,070
    75th
    $206,590
    90th
    $220,670

    Colorado Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Physicists salary vs area income 181% Median Physicists salary is 81% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physicists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $266,260
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $226,750
    Cleveland, OH $225,930
    Minnesota $222,550
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $219,070
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $215,340

    Nearby metros — Physicists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $175,960
    New Mexico $175,960
    Wisconsin $174,010
    Connecticut $171,630
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $162,490
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $155,560

    Related occupations in Colorado Springs, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $62,180
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $89,130
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $105,980
    School Psychologists $109,470
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $92,320
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $125,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physicists make per hour in Colorado Springs?

    The median hourly wage for Physicists in Colorado Springs, CO is $75.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $106.09 or more per hour.

    Is Colorado Springs above or below average for Physicists salaries?

    The median Physicists salary in Colorado Springs, CO is 4.9% below the national median of $166,290. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Physicists in Colorado Springs?

    Entry-level Physicists (10th percentile) earn around $80,350 per year in Colorado Springs, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $108,160.