Materials Scientists Salary in Colorado
Ranked #16 of 30 · CO
6.2% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $118,330 ≈ $57/hr
Median annual salary $117,290
Employment 370
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $76,820P25 $91,030 Median $117,290P75 $134,050P90 $160,770
About 80% of materials scientistss in Colorado earn between $76,820 and $160,770. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean materials scientists salary in Colorado is $118,330, about 6.2% below the U.S. average ($126,180). That works out to roughly $57/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Colorado
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder, CO | $126,880 | $122,330 | 60 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $106,720 | $118,860 | 240 |