Materials Scientists salary
in Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO
Materials Scientists in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro earn a median of $106,720 a year, based on BLS estimates for 240 jobs (May 2025). That is 9% below the U.S. median of $117,790 and 9% below the CO statewide median of $117,290. It ranks #8 of 9 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE240 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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EMPLOYERS FILING FOR THIS JOB IN DENVER · 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 Materials Scientists salary in Denver?
The BLS median is $106,720 a year (May 2025). Half of the 240 jobs pay between $91,030 and $134,050. The 10th percentile is $69,140 and the 90th is $182,380.
Is Denver a high-paying metro for Materials Scientists?
That is 9% below the U.S. median of $117,790 and 9% below the CO statewide median of $117,290. It ranks #8 of 9 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 Materials Scientists the most in Denver?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were Alliance for Energy Innovation ($93,301). 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.