How much does a Research Chemist make in CO?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Research Chemist in Colorado is $101,679. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $90,317 to $112,541, with most professionals earning between $79,973 and $122,429.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Research Chemist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $79,973 CO March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $90,317 CO March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $101,679 CO March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $112,541 CO March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $122,429 CO March 01, 2025
25% $90,317 10% $79,973 90% $122,429 75% $112,541 $101,679 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Jefferson, CO Avg. Salary $112,122 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Agate, CO Avg. Salary $109,810 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Aguilar, CO Avg. Salary $105,514 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Akron, CO Avg. Salary $106,726 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Alamosa, CO Avg. Salary $105,514 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Allenspark, CO Avg. Salary $115,096 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Alma, CO Avg. Salary $112,453 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Almont, CO Avg. Salary $113,004 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Amherst, CO Avg. Salary $104,633 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Anton, CO Avg. Salary $111,021 Date Updated March 01, 2025
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    Chemist II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Research Chemist

    4 - 7 years experience
    Master's Degree or MBA

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    Chemist IV

    7 + years experience
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