How much does a physician make in Colorado?
$298,300a year
Median yearly pay for physicians in Colorado. That is $143.42 an hour or $24,860 a month.
- Hourly
- $143.42
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,990
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $171,800Median: $298,300Highest 10%: $418,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $171,800 | $82.60 | |
| 25th | $229,900 | $110.54 | |
| Median | $298,300 | $143.42 | |
| 75th | $357,500 | $171.86 | |
| 90th | $418,700 | $201.29 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boulder, CO | $453,500 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $348,700 |
| Pueblo, CO | $311,200 |
| Denver, CO | $298,600 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $298,300 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $282,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physicians.
| 17. Washington | $307,200 |
| 18. Tennessee | $301,300 |
| 19. Idaho | $299,300 |
| 20. Colorado | $298,300 |
| 21. Delaware | $297,500 |
| 22. Ohio | $297,400 |
| 23. Iowa | $295,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $143.42 ($298,300 a year).
Do physicians make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $298,300 against $265,900 nationally, 12% more.
Where does Colorado rank for physician pay?
Colorado ranks 20 of 51 states.
Which city in Colorado pays physicians the most?
Boulder, CO, with a median of $453,500 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.