How much does a counselor make in Colorado?
$66,680a year
Median yearly pay for counselors in Colorado. That is $32.06 an hour or $5,557 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.06
- Vs. national median
- +31%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,050Median: $66,680Highest 10%: $94,910
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,050 | $20.70 | |
| 25th | $56,520 | $27.17 | |
| Median | $66,680 | $32.06 | |
| 75th | $79,570 | $38.25 | |
| 90th | $94,910 | $45.63 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Denver, CO | $77,000 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $66,910 |
| Boulder, CO | $43,050 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for counselors.
| 7. Wisconsin | $71,390 |
| 8. North Dakota | $69,860 |
| 9. Washington | $69,530 |
| 10. Colorado | $66,680 |
| 11. Hawaii | $65,470 |
| 12. Maine | $62,190 |
| 13. Iowa | $61,080 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a counselor make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $32.06 ($66,680 a year).
Do counselors make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $66,680 against $50,860 nationally, 31% more.
Where does Colorado rank for counselor pay?
Colorado ranks 10 of 44 states.
Which city in Colorado pays counselors the most?
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, with a median of $77,000 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.