SOC 15-1299 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Computer Occupations, All Other — Northwest Colorado
Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area · 7 metro areas compared
Median pay in Northwest Colorado, CO is $78,520 a year, 32.6% under the national median of $116,580 for this occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay in Northwest Colorado, CO is $78,520 a year, 32.6% under the national median of $116,580 for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $78,520 and $78,520. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $78,520 and the ninetieth at $97,470.
Within the state, Denver records the highest median at $160,520. Of the 345 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 101st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $78,520 | −32.6% |
| 25th | $78,520 | −32.6% |
| Median (50th) | $78,520 | −32.6% |
| 75th | $78,520 | −32.6% |
| 90th | $97,470 | −16.4% |
| Mean | $84,780 | −27.3% |
Other metro areas in Colorado
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denver | $160,520 | 7,850 | |
| 2 | Boulder | $147,590 | 1,120 | |
| 3 | Fort Collins | $121,610 | 490 | |
| 4 | Greeley | $119,130 | 120 | |
| 5 | Grand Junction | $112,400 | 70 | |
| 6 | Colorado Springs | $110,090 | 1,680 | |
| 7 | Pueblo | $100,590 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Northwest Colorado run 3.1% above the national average, so the median of $78,520 buys what $76,159 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 34.7% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$78,520as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$76,159US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $78,520 a year, 32.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $78,520 to $97,470 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Denver, at $160,520.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Computer Occupations, All Other in Northwest Colorado, CO?
The median annual wage is $78,520, or $37.75 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 $116,580, so pay in Northwest Colorado, CO is 32.6% 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 $97,470 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $78,520 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 Denver, at $160,520 per year.
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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