How much does a social worker make in Colorado?
$61,610a year
Median yearly pay for social workers in Colorado. That is $29.62 an hour or $5,134 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.62
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 43 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,950Median: $61,610Highest 10%: $104,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,950 | $22.09 | |
| 25th | $51,120 | $24.58 | |
| Median | $61,610 | $29.62 | |
| 75th | $77,940 | $37.47 | |
| 90th | $104,300 | $50.12 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Pueblo, CO | $86,960 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $74,370 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $67,260 |
| Boulder, CO | $64,250 |
| Denver, CO | $61,870 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $61,350 |
| Greeley, CO | $57,750 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for social workers.
| 40. West Virginia | $62,590 |
| 41. Arizona | $62,150 |
| 42. Michigan | $62,140 |
| 43. Colorado | $61,610 |
| 44. Alaska | $61,220 |
| 45. Maine | $60,280 |
| 46. Ohio | $59,780 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social worker make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $29.62 ($61,610 a year).
Do social workers make more in Colorado than the national average?
No: $61,610 against $71,900 nationally, 14% less.
Where does Colorado rank for social worker pay?
Colorado ranks 43 of 50 states.
Which city in Colorado pays social workers the most?
Pueblo, CO, with a median of $86,960 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.