DOL Median (Colorado)
$54,873
vs National
-21.6%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$52,012
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$54,873
-21.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in Colorado earns $54,873 in nominal terms, which is 21.6% below the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 105.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $52,012 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Colorado
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION D/B/A PRATT & WHITNEY | $115,326 | 2 |
| OFS Fitel, LLC | $96,000 | 3 |
| Seagate US LLC | $90,189 | 9 |
| SPECIALIZED TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES INC. | $88,000 | 3 |
| Johns Manville | $87,250 | 4 |
| Ricoh USA, Inc. | $87,000 | 2 |
| MOLECULAR PRODUCTS, INC. | $85,405 | 2 |
| DORSEY AND WHITNEY LLP | $83,600 | 1 |
| Dorsey & Whitney LLP | $83,200 | 3 |
| JOHN MANSVILLE | $82,514 | 1 |
| Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLC | $81,707 | 2 |
| Atotech USA LLC | $80,982 | 17 |
| VAPOR TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | $80,000 | 1 |
| SOLUTION SPRAY TECHNOLOGIES, LLC | $80,000 | 4 |
| RAVENBRICK LLC | $80,000 | 1 |
| Graphic Packaging International, LLC | $77,850 | 2 |
| POLYNEW, INC | $66,144 | 1 |
| AEGIS SPINE | $65,874 | 3 |
| The Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLC | $54,746 | 32 |
| University of Connecticut | $49,188 | 38 |
Explore More
Top-Paying Metros for Materials Scientists
Royal Oak, MI · $187,182Los Altos, CA · $175,000Middle River, MD · $172,640West Valley City, UT · $159,994Malden, MA · $158,974Top-Paying Roles in Colorado
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons · $208,000Chief Executives · $193,315Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary · $160,000Human Resources Managers · $150,000Financial Managers · $147,500Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Materials Scientists make in Colorado?
The median Materials Scientists salary in Colorado is $54,873 based on 76 DOL filings.
Is Colorado a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in Colorado earns 21.6% less than the national median of $70,000, or $52,012 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
Job Search
Find Open Positions
Browse current openings and compare them against the government-filed salary data above.
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.