How much does an area make in Colorado?
$79,190a year
Median yearly pay for areas in Colorado. That is $38.07 an hour or $6,599 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.07
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 37
- Jobs in the state
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,700Median: $79,190Highest 10%: $121,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,700 | $24.38 | |
| 25th | $60,930 | $29.29 | |
| Median | $79,190 | $38.07 | |
| 75th | $104,500 | $50.24 | |
| 90th | $121,100 | $58.22 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Denver, CO | $79,050 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for areas.
| 20. Washington | $81,410 |
| 21. Oregon | $80,310 |
| 22. Ohio | $80,060 |
| 23. Colorado | $79,190 |
| 24. Wisconsin | $78,770 |
| 25. Montana | $78,690 |
| 26. Georgia | $77,630 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an area make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $38.07 ($79,190 a year).
Do areas make more in Colorado than the national average?
No: $79,190 against $85,020 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Colorado rank for area pay?
Colorado ranks 23 of 37 states.
Which city in Colorado pays areas the most?
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, with a median of $79,050 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.