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How much does a computer and information research scientist make in Colorado?

$133,200a year

Median yearly pay for computer and information research scientists in Colorado. That is $64.02 an hour or $11,100 a month.

Hourly
$64.02
Vs. national median
-5%
Rank among states
17 of 35
Jobs in the state
400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $84,660Median: $133,200Highest 10%: $215,100
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$84,660$40.70
25th$107,100$51.49
Median$133,200$64.02
75th$166,800$80.20
90th$215,100$103.41

Cities in Colorado

Metro areas, median yearly pay.

Boulder, CO$169,400
Denver, CO$134,000
Colorado Springs, CO$107,100
Salaries for every job in Colorado

Nearby in the ranking

States with similar pay for computer and information research scientists.

14. Ohio$135,500
15. Hawaii$134,400
16. Nevada$134,300
17. Colorado$133,200
18. Connecticut$131,700
19. Pennsylvania$130,300
20. Arizona$129,800
Computer and Information Research Scientist salary in all states

Frequently asked questions

How much does a computer and information research scientist make an hour in Colorado?

The median hourly pay in Colorado is $64.02 ($133,200 a year).

Do computer and information research scientists make more in Colorado than the national average?

No: $133,200 against $140,300 nationally, 5% less.

Where does Colorado rank for computer and information research scientist pay?

Colorado ranks 17 of 35 states.

Which city in Colorado pays computer and information research scientists the most?

Boulder, CO, with a median of $169,400 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.