DOL Median (Boulder, CO)
$45,357
vs National
-13%
National: $52,140BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$42,993
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$45,357
-13% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$52,140
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Biochemists and Biophysicists in Boulder, CO earns $45,357 in nominal terms, which is 13% below the national average of $52,140. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 105.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $42,993 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Boulder, CO
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Mosaic Biosciences, Inc. | $100,000 | 2 |
| Agilent Technologies, Inc. | $93,621 | 27 |
| ASDX BIOSYSTEMS INC | $93,600 | 2 |
| MIRAGEN THERAPEUTICS, INC. | $75,000 | 1 |
| Howard Hughes Medical Institute | $55,000 | 223 |
| OPX BIOTECHNOLOGIES, INC. | $49,150 | 1 |
| University of Colorado | $47,360 | 165 |
| Biodesix, Inc. | $45,000 | 1 |
| SomaLogic, Inc. | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Biochemists and Biophysicists make in Boulder, CO?
The median Biochemists and Biophysicists salary in Boulder, CO is $45,357 based on 42 DOL filings.
Is Boulder, CO a good place to work as a Biochemists and Biophysicists?
A Biochemists and Biophysicists in Boulder, CO earns 13% less than the national median of $52,140, or $42,993 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.