How much does an economist make in Denver?
$121,400a year
Median yearly pay for economists in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $58.37 an hour or $10,120 a month.
- Hourly
- $58.37
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 21 of 62
- Jobs in the area
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $73,450Median: $121,400Highest 10%: $195,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $73,450 | $35.31 | |
| 25th | $82,430 | $39.63 | |
| Median | $121,400 | $58.37 | |
| 75th | $159,100 | $76.50 | |
| 90th | $195,200 | $93.84 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for economists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Denver
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $166,100 |
| Physical Scientist | $141,000 |
| Psychologist | $132,800 |
| School Psychologist | $129,300 |
| Geoscientist | $120,500 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $109,600 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $109,300 |
| Hydrologist | $108,700 |
| Materials Scientist | $106,700 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $105,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an economist make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $58.37 ($121,400 a year).
Do economists make more in Denver than the national average?
No: $121,400 against $124,700 nationally, 3% less.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $121,400, so Denver pays 0% more.
Where does Denver rank for economist pay?
21 of 62 metro areas with data.
How much does an economist make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $73,450 or less a year; the top 10% make $195,200 or more.
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.