How much does a compensation make in Colorado?
$92,560a year
Median yearly pay for compensations in Colorado. That is $44.50 an hour or $7,713 a month.
- Hourly
- $44.50
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,980
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,280Median: $92,560Highest 10%: $152,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,280 | $29.94 | |
| 25th | $76,800 | $36.92 | |
| Median | $92,560 | $44.50 | |
| 75th | $120,300 | $57.85 | |
| 90th | $152,400 | $73.25 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boulder, CO | $103,300 |
| Denver, CO | $92,560 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $86,340 |
| Greeley, CO | $82,850 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for compensations.
| 1. Delaware | $99,560 |
| 2. Massachusetts | $95,890 |
| 3. Colorado | $92,560 |
| 4. California | $91,410 |
| 5. District of Columbia | $86,710 |
| 6. Washington | $86,630 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a compensation make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $44.50 ($92,560 a year).
Do compensations make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $92,560 against $78,210 nationally, 18% more.
Where does Colorado rank for compensation pay?
Colorado ranks 3 of 50 states.
Which city in Colorado pays compensations the most?
Boulder, CO, with a median of $103,300 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.