How much does a political scientist make in Colorado?
$127,300a year
Median yearly pay for political scientists in Colorado. That is $61.18 an hour or $10,610 a month.
- Hourly
- $61.18
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 13
- Jobs in the state
- 30
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $80,010Median: $127,300Highest 10%: $197,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $80,010 | $38.47 | |
| 25th | $82,540 | $39.68 | |
| Median | $127,300 | $61.18 | |
| 75th | $175,500 | $84.39 | |
| 90th | $197,500 | $94.95 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for political scientists.
| 3. Washington | $147,100 |
| 4. Pennsylvania | $140,000 |
| 5. Massachusetts | $133,900 |
| 6. Colorado | $127,300 |
| 7. Oregon | $119,500 |
| 8. Ohio | $119,400 |
| 9. Texas | $114,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a political scientist make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $61.18 ($127,300 a year).
Do political scientists make more in Colorado than the national average?
No: $127,300 against $142,100 nationally, 10% less.
Where does Colorado rank for political scientist pay?
Colorado ranks 6 of 13 states.
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.