How much does an economist make in Colorado?
$121,400a year
Median yearly pay for economists in Colorado. That is $58.37 an hour or $10,120 a month.
- Hourly
- $58.37
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 40
- Jobs in the state
- 240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $73,450Median: $121,400Highest 10%: $193,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $73,450 | $35.31 | |
| 25th | $82,430 | $39.63 | |
| Median | $121,400 | $58.37 | |
| 75th | $157,400 | $75.65 | |
| 90th | $193,500 | $93.02 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Denver, CO | $121,400 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $121,400 |
| Boulder, CO | $107,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for economists.
| 11. Georgia | $122,600 |
| 12. Oregon | $122,100 |
| 13. Texas | $121,400 |
| 14. Colorado | $121,400 |
| 15. Ohio | $120,000 |
| 16. California | $119,400 |
| 17. Tennessee | $117,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an economist make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $58.37 ($121,400 a year).
Do economists make more in Colorado than the national average?
No: $121,400 against $124,700 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Colorado rank for economist pay?
Colorado ranks 14 of 40 states.
Which city in Colorado pays economists the most?
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, with a median of $121,400 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.