Materials Scientists Salary in Colorado

Materials scientists in Colorado earn the most in Boulder (average $122,330 a year) and the least in Denver ($118,860), across the 2 Colorado metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the materials scientists average at $118,330 and the median at $117,290 for 370 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $126,180.

Materials Scientists average salary by city in Colorado

Boulder$122,330
Denver$118,860

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Boulder	$122,330	$126,880	$85,480	$90,204	105
Denver	$118,860	$106,720	$91,030	$87,927	106

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Colorado's FAMLI premium and the flat monthly occupational privilege taxes of Denver, Aurora and a few other cities are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Materials Scientists salary in other states

Materials Scientists salary by city and state

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Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-2032.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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