SOC 15-1221 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Computer and Information Research Scientists — Denver
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · 2 metro areas compared
The median wage for Computer and Information Research Scientists in Denver, CO is $133,970 per year, close to the national median of $140,300 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Computer and Information Research Scientists in Denver, CO is $133,970 per year, close to the national median of $140,300 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $88,110 at the tenth percentile to more than $219,990 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $108,420 to $166,410.
The area has 160 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.1 of every thousand jobs. Boulder leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $169,400. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 60th of 648 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $88,110 | −37.2% |
| 25th | $108,420 | −22.7% |
| Median (50th) | $133,970 | −4.5% |
| 75th | $166,410 | +18.6% |
| 90th | $219,990 | +56.8% |
| Mean | $144,500 | +3.0% |
Other metro areas in Colorado
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boulder | $169,400 | 90 | |
| 2 | Colorado Springs | $107,090 | 130 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Denver run 3.1% above the national average, so the median of $133,970 buys what $129,942 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 7.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$133,970as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$129,942US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $133,970 a year, 4.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $88,110 to $219,990 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 160 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Boulder, at $169,400.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Computer and Information Research Scientists in Denver, CO?
The median annual wage is $133,970, or $64.41 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $140,300, so pay in Denver, CO is 4.5% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Denver, CO earns more than $219,990 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $88,110 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Boulder, at $169,400 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 160 jobs in this occupation in Denver, CO. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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