How much does a life make in Denver?
$64,150a year
Median yearly pay for lifes in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $30.84 an hour or $5,346 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.84
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 51 of 182
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,760Median: $64,150Highest 10%: $130,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,760 | $22.00 | |
| 25th | $45,760 | $22.00 | |
| Median | $64,150 | $30.84 | |
| 75th | $81,570 | $39.22 | |
| 90th | $130,300 | $62.65 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for lifes.
| Colorado Springs, CO | $68,560 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $56,590 |
| Greeley, CO | $42,530 |
Related jobs in Denver
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $166,100 |
| Physical Scientist | $141,000 |
| Psychologist | $132,800 |
| School Psychologist | $129,300 |
| Economist | $121,400 |
| Geoscientist | $120,500 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $109,600 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $109,300 |
| Hydrologist | $108,700 |
| Materials Scientist | $106,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a life make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $30.84 ($64,150 a year).
Do lifes make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $64,150 against $62,280 nationally, 3% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $63,760, so Denver pays 1% more.
Where does Denver rank for life pay?
51 of 182 metro areas with data.
How much does a life make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,760 or less a year; the top 10% make $130,300 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.