Chemical Engineers Salary in Colorado
Ranked #15 of 41 · CO
3% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $126,060 ≈ $61/hr
Median annual salary $125,800
Employment 720
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $80,130P25 $97,490 Median $125,800P75 $150,280P90 $188,640
About 80% of chemical engineerss in Colorado earn between $80,130 and $188,640. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean chemical engineers salary in Colorado is $126,060, about 3% below the U.S. average ($129,980). That works out to roughly $61/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Colorado
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $139,220 | $123,690 | 40 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $128,110 | $127,710 | 410 |
| Boulder, CO | $125,800 | $126,810 | 190 |