How much does a computer programmer make in Colorado?
$104,600a year
Median yearly pay for computer programmers in Colorado. That is $50.29 an hour or $8,718 a month.
- Hourly
- $50.29
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 930
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $68,320Median: $104,600Highest 10%: $199,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $68,320 | $32.85 | |
| 25th | $76,190 | $36.63 | |
| Median | $104,600 | $50.29 | |
| 75th | $159,800 | $76.83 | |
| 90th | $199,800 | $96.07 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boulder, CO | $155,000 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $117,000 |
| Denver, CO | $104,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for computer programmers.
| 9. Minnesota | $107,300 |
| 10. New Jersey | $104,900 |
| 11. Utah | $104,900 |
| 12. Colorado | $104,600 |
| 13. New York | $104,000 |
| 14. Maine | $101,800 |
| 15. Oklahoma | $99,780 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a computer programmer make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $50.29 ($104,600 a year).
Do computer programmers make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $104,600 against $100,400 nationally, 4% more.
Where does Colorado rank for computer programmer pay?
Colorado ranks 12 of 46 states.
Which city in Colorado pays computer programmers the most?
Boulder, CO, with a median of $155,000 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.