What is the median salary for Physicist in Boulder?

The median salary for Physicist in Boulder is USD 166,000 - USD 256,000 per year.

How does the Physicist salary in Boulder compare to the national average?

The national average salary for Physicist in United States is USD 70,000 - USD 105,028, while in Boulder it is USD 146,890 - USD 219,788.

Physicist Salary in United States

Physicist Salary in Boulder

Based on 106 job listings - Boulder, United States 2026

Average salary

$146,890 - $219,788

Median salary

$166,000 - $256,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$113K

25th percentile$121K

Median$166K

75th percentile$166K

90th percentile$175K

50% of professionals earn between $120,728 - $166,000 USD

The median salary is $166,000

Compare with national average

Boulder

Average salary

146,890 - 219,788

Median salary

166,000 - 256,000

106 job openings

United States

Average salary

70,000 - 105,028

Median salary

70,000 - 105,028

20,937 job openings

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The average salary for a Physicist in Boulder, United States is USD 146,890 - USD 219,788 per year in 2026, based on 106 job listings.

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