How much does a Physics Engineer make in Denver, CO?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Physics Engineer in Denver, CO is $68,738. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $59,349 to a high of $80,406, with most professionals earning between $63,824 and $74,846.

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 $59,349 Denver,CO April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Physics Engineer Salary $63,824 Denver,CO April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Physics Engineer Salary $68,738 Denver,CO April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Physics Engineer Salary $74,846 Denver,CO April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Physics Engineer Salary $80,406 Denver,CO April 01, 2025
25% $63,824 10% $59,349 90% $80,406 75% $74,846 $68,738 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. This Job:

    Physics Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Materials Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Physics Engineer in Denver, CO. The base salary for Physics Engineer ranges from $63,824 to $74,846 with the average base salary of $68,738. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $63,824 to $74,846 with the average total cash compensation of $68,738.

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About Denver, Colorado    Denver is in the center of the Front Range Urban Corridor, between the Rocky Mountains to the west and the High Plains to the east. Denver's topograph....More

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