How much does a data scientist make in Colorado?
$117,400a year
Median yearly pay for data scientists in Colorado. That is $56.44 an hour or $9,783 a month.
- Hourly
- $56.44
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 6,280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $74,470Median: $117,400Highest 10%: $189,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $74,470 | $35.80 | |
| 25th | $96,300 | $46.30 | |
| Median | $117,400 | $56.44 | |
| 75th | $152,700 | $73.39 | |
| 90th | $189,600 | $91.17 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boulder, CO | $134,000 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $127,600 |
| Greeley, CO | $116,800 |
| Denver, CO | $112,500 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $111,300 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $111,300 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for data scientists.
| 12. Oregon | $126,000 |
| 13. Texas | $122,100 |
| 14. North Carolina | $119,100 |
| 15. Colorado | $117,400 |
| 16. Florida | $115,800 |
| 17. Arkansas | $109,400 |
| 18. Utah | $108,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a data scientist make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $56.44 ($117,400 a year).
Do data scientists make more in Colorado than the national average?
No: $117,400 against $120,200 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Colorado rank for data scientist pay?
Colorado ranks 15 of 49 states.
Which city in Colorado pays data scientists the most?
Boulder, CO, with a median of $134,000 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.