How much does a social worker make in Fort Collins?
$74,370a year
Median yearly pay for social workers in the Fort Collins-Loveland, CO metro area. That is $35.75 an hour or $6,198 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.75
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 102 of 224
- Jobs in the area
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,560Median: $74,370Highest 10%: $128,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,560 | $27.19 | |
| 25th | $58,610 | $28.18 | |
| Median | $74,370 | $35.75 | |
| 75th | $103,800 | $49.88 | |
| 90th | $128,200 | $61.65 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for social workers.
| Colorado Springs, CO | $67,260 |
| Boulder, CO | $64,250 |
| Denver, CO | $61,870 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $61,350 |
| Greeley, CO | $57,750 |
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Salaries for every job in Fort Collins, COFrequently asked questions
How much does a social worker make an hour in Fort Collins?
The median hourly pay in the Fort Collins-Loveland, CO metro area is $35.75 ($74,370 a year).
Do social workers make more in Fort Collins than the national average?
Yes: $74,370 against $71,900 nationally, 3% more.
How does Fort Collins compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $61,610, so Fort Collins pays 21% more.
Where does Fort Collins rank for social worker pay?
102 of 224 metro areas with data.
How much does a social worker make starting out in Fort Collins?
The lowest-paid 10% make $56,560 or less a year; the top 10% make $128,200 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.