How much does a social worker make in Colorado Springs?
$67,260a year
Median yearly pay for social workers in the Colorado Springs, CO metro area. That is $32.34 an hour or $5,605 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.34
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among cities
- 126 of 224
- Jobs in the area
- 280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,210Median: $67,260Highest 10%: $109,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,210 | $19.33 | |
| 25th | $49,300 | $23.70 | |
| Median | $67,260 | $32.34 | |
| 75th | $100,100 | $48.10 | |
| 90th | $109,100 | $52.47 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for social workers.
| Fort Collins, CO | $74,370 |
| Boulder, CO | $64,250 |
| Denver, CO | $61,870 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $61,350 |
| Greeley, CO | $57,750 |
Related jobs in Colorado Springs
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Education Specialist | $73,990 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $72,670 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $71,680 |
| Director | $66,950 |
| Counselor | $66,910 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $63,860 |
| Educational | $62,640 |
| Child | $60,320 |
| Substance Abuse | $59,740 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $55,370 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social worker make an hour in Colorado Springs?
The median hourly pay in the Colorado Springs, CO metro area is $32.34 ($67,260 a year).
Do social workers make more in Colorado Springs than the national average?
No: $67,260 against $71,900 nationally, 6% less.
How does Colorado Springs compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $61,610, so Colorado Springs pays 9% more.
Where does Colorado Springs rank for social worker pay?
126 of 224 metro areas with data.
How much does a social worker make starting out in Colorado Springs?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,210 or less a year; the top 10% make $109,100 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.