How much does a life make in Colorado?
$63,760a year
Median yearly pay for lifes in Colorado. That is $30.65 an hour or $5,313 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.65
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,860
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,760Median: $63,760Highest 10%: $116,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,760 | $22.00 | |
| 25th | $45,760 | $22.00 | |
| Median | $63,760 | $30.65 | |
| 75th | $80,420 | $38.66 | |
| 90th | $116,500 | $56.02 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Colorado Springs, CO | $68,560 |
| Denver, CO | $64,150 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $56,590 |
| Greeley, CO | $42,530 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for lifes.
| 16. New Hampshire | $64,250 |
| 17. Massachusetts | $63,820 |
| 18. New York | $63,810 |
| 19. Colorado | $63,760 |
| 20. Vermont | $63,460 |
| 21. Florida | $63,180 |
| 22. Tennessee | $62,050 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a life make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $30.65 ($63,760 a year).
Do lifes make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $63,760 against $62,280 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Colorado rank for life pay?
Colorado ranks 19 of 50 states.
Which city in Colorado pays lifes the most?
Colorado Springs, CO, with a median of $68,560 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.