Biochemists and Biophysicists salary
in Boulder, CO
Biochemists and Biophysicists in the Boulder, CO metro earn a median of $140,710 a year, based on BLS estimates for 390 jobs (May 2025). That is 10% above the U.S. median of $127,410. It ranks #2 of 14 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE390 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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EMPLOYERS FILING FOR THIS JOB IN BOULDER · VISA-SPONSORED BASE WAGES
Median of each employer’s DOL LCA filings (5+ filings) in this metro, FY2026 Q3. Covers sponsored positions only.
Questions
What is the average Biochemists and Biophysicists salary in Boulder?
The BLS median is $140,710 a year (May 2025). Half of the 390 jobs pay between $114,540 and $177,180. The 10th percentile is $84,210 and the 90th is $219,170.
Is Boulder a high-paying metro for Biochemists and Biophysicists?
That is 10% above the U.S. median of $127,410. It ranks #2 of 14 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Which employers pay Biochemists and Biophysicists the most in Boulder?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were University of Colorado ($73,000). These are base wages for sponsored positions, not all employees.
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.