SOC 11-3021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Computer and Information Systems Managers — Northwest Colorado
Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area · 7 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Northwest Colorado, CO is $157,430 a year, trailing the national median of $175,140 by 10.1%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Northwest Colorado, CO is $157,430 a year, trailing the national median of $175,140 by 10.1%. Half of workers earn between $130,800 and $209,990. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $118,290 and the ninetieth at $234,720.
The area has 160 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.2 of every thousand jobs. Boulder leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $206,260. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 12th of 345 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $118,290 | −32.5% |
| 25th | $130,800 | −25.3% |
| Median (50th) | $157,430 | −10.1% |
| 75th | $209,990 | +19.9% |
| 90th | $234,720 | +34.0% |
| Mean | $172,220 | −1.7% |
Other metro areas in Colorado
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boulder | $206,260 | 1,220 | |
| 2 | Denver | $203,340 | 7,730 | |
| 3 | Fort Collins | $195,190 | 490 | |
| 4 | Colorado Springs | $192,400 | 1,050 | |
| 5 | Greeley | $174,850 | 180 | |
| 6 | Grand Junction | $168,850 | 70 | |
| 7 | Pueblo | $151,330 | 60 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Northwest Colorado run 3.1% above the national average, so the median of $157,430 buys what $152,696 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 12.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$157,430as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$152,696US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $157,430 a year, 10.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $118,290 to $234,720 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 160 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Boulder, at $206,260.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Computer and Information Systems Managers in Northwest Colorado, CO?
The median annual wage is $157,430, or $75.69 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 $175,140, so pay in Northwest Colorado, CO is 10.1% 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 Northwest Colorado, CO earns more than $234,720 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $118,290 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 $206,260 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 160 jobs in this occupation in Northwest Colorado, 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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