As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Physics Engineer in Colorado is $68,724, equivalent to $33 per hour, $1,322 weekly, or $5,727 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Physics Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Physics Engineer in Colorado vary widely, spanning from $54,592 to $74,538. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($61,327) and 75th percentile ($71,767), while top earners (90th percentile) make $74,538 per year. This $10,440 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Material Flow, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Colorado Physics Engineer often earn 2.0% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 32 companies. However, Colorado currently ranks 13 nationwide for Physics Engineer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Physics Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Physics Engineer Salary $54,592 CO July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Physics Engineer Salary $61,327 CO July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Physics Engineer Salary $68,724 CO July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Physics Engineer Salary $71,767 CO July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Physics Engineer Salary $74,538 CO July 01, 2026
25% $61,327 10% $54,592 90% $74,538 75% $71,767 $68,724 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Jefferson, CO Avg. Salary $73,884 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Agate, CO Avg. Salary $72,362 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Aguilar, CO Avg. Salary $71,995 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Akron, CO Avg. Salary $72,251 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Alamosa, CO Avg. Salary $72,864 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Allenspark, CO Avg. Salary $75,504 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Alma, CO Avg. Salary $74,591 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Almont, CO Avg. Salary $75,002 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Amherst, CO Avg. Salary $72,019 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Anton, CO Avg. Salary $71,959 Date Updated July 01, 2026
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    Physics Engineer

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    Bachelor's Degree

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    2 - 4 years experience
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