How much does a human resources specialist make in Colorado?
$80,840a year
Median yearly pay for human resources specialists in Colorado. That is $38.87 an hour or $6,737 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.87
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 19,450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,290Median: $80,840Highest 10%: $133,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,290 | $24.66 | |
| 25th | $62,400 | $30.00 | |
| Median | $80,840 | $38.87 | |
| 75th | $104,800 | $50.36 | |
| 90th | $133,900 | $64.35 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boulder, CO | $86,200 |
| Denver, CO | $82,550 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $79,000 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $78,520 |
| Greeley, CO | $76,180 |
| Pueblo, CO | $68,830 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $66,660 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for human resources specialists.
| 6. California | $83,500 |
| 7. Connecticut | $82,890 |
| 8. Virginia | $82,090 |
| 9. Colorado | $80,840 |
| 10. New Jersey | $80,690 |
| 11. Minnesota | $78,760 |
| 12. Oregon | $78,060 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a human resources specialist make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $38.87 ($80,840 a year).
Do human resources specialists make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $80,840 against $75,940 nationally, 6% more.
Where does Colorado rank for human resources specialist pay?
Colorado ranks 9 of 51 states.
Which city in Colorado pays human resources specialists the most?
Boulder, CO, with a median of $86,200 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.