Physicists Salary in Colorado
Ranked #41 of 43 · CO
24.7% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $128,830 ≈ $62/hr
Median annual salary $104,580
Employment 1,050
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $82,340P25 $82,340 Median $104,580P75 $168,240P90 $210,950
About 80% of physicistss in Colorado earn between $82,340 and $210,950. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean physicists salary in Colorado is $128,830, about 24.7% below the U.S. average ($171,180). That works out to roughly $62/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Colorado
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $166,140 | $165,840 | 120 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $158,070 | $159,680 | 40 |
| Boulder, CO | $104,580 | $123,130 | 860 |