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Physicist Salary in Aurora, Colorado

The median physicist salary in Aurora, CO is $160,052 per year, which is 5.0% above the national median and 0.0% above the Colorado state average.

City Median
$160,052
vs State Avg
+$0
vs National
+$7,622
Cost of Living
105%

Physicist Salary in Aurora by Experience

In Aurora, an entry-level physicist earns around $86,100, while experienced professionals earn up to $231,000 per year. The local cost of living index is 105% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$86,100
+$4,100 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$162,750
+$7,750 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$231,000
+$11,000 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Aurora, CO

Percentile Aurora
10th Percentile $81,900
25th Percentile $113,400
Median (50th) $160,052
75th Percentile $204,750
90th Percentile $249,900

Physicist Salary in Other Colorado Cities

Boulder, CO
$195,110
Pop. 105,673
Denver, CO
$170,722
Pop. 715,522
Fort Collins, CO
$161,576
Pop. 169,810
Colorado Springs, CO
$152,430
Pop. 478,961

How to Become a Physicist in Aurora

Education

Most physicist positions require a doctoral degree. Aurora and the surrounding Colorado area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Mathematical ModelingExperimental PhysicsPython/MATLABData AnalysisScientific WritingLaboratory Equipment

Job Outlook

Nationally, physicist employment is projected to grow 8% over the next decade (faster than average). Demand in Aurora may vary based on local industry and population growth.