Food Scientists and Technologists salary in Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO
SOC 19-1012 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median
$99,900
per year in Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO
Middle half
$80,490–$132,450
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
220
in Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO
Concentration
1.62×
share of workforce vs. U.S.
How local pay compares
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO
$99,900
published median
United States
$88,720
12.6% above the national median
Rank among metro areas
13th
64 with a published estimate
State-level comparison: Colorado ($99,580). Metro estimates cover the whole labor market, including portions that cross state lines.
After local prices: the $99,900 median has purchasing power comparable to about $94,440 nationally. Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO's BEA regional price parity is 105.8 (2024).
What the local range looks like
The wash spans the 10th to 90th percentile, the darker section is the middle half, and the tick is the median for Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO.
$66,280$164,260
Getting in
- Typical education to enter
- Bachelor's degree
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- None
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