Physicists Salary in Colorado
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 3 metro areas • Colorado
Physicists in Colorado earn a median salary of $151,467 per year on average across 3 metro and nonmetro areas, -8.9% vs the national median of $166,290. An estimated 1,090 physicists are employed across Colorado, with salaries ranging from $144,670 to $158,070 depending on location.
$151,467
Avg median salary in Colorado
$158,070
Highest paying metro
$144,670
Lowest paying metro
1,090
Employed in Colorado
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Physicists salaries by city in Colorado
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs, CO | $158,070 | $108,160 | $206,590 | 40 |
| Denver, CO | $151,660 | $124,750 | $194,760 | 160 |
| Boulder, CO | $144,670 | $144,670 | $183,170 | 890 |