SOC 21-1022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Healthcare Social Workers — Colorado
Colorado · 7 metro areas compared
The median wage here is $63,480 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $67,880.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage here is $63,480 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $67,880. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $49,490 and $81,030. The lowest tenth earn under $45,810, while the highest tenth earn more than $95,230.
The area has 3,670 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.3 of every thousand jobs. Colorado ranks number 32nd out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Boulder records the highest median at $77,820. Of the 738 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 372nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,810 | −32.5% |
| 25th | $49,490 | −27.1% |
| Median (50th) | $63,480 | −6.5% |
| 75th | $81,030 | +19.4% |
| 90th | $95,230 | +40.3% |
| Mean | $67,170 | −1.0% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Colorado
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boulder | $77,820 | 160 | |
| 2 | Grand Junction | $75,560 | 150 | |
| 3 | Colorado Springs | $72,670 | 380 | |
| 4 | Denver | $63,480 | 2,300 | |
| 5 | Pueblo | $62,030 | 130 | |
| 6 | Fort Collins | $61,390 | 180 | |
| 7 | Greeley | $53,660 | 70 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Colorado run 3.1% above the national average, so the median of $63,480 buys what $61,571 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 9.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$63,480as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$61,571US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $63,480 a year, 6.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $45,810 to $95,230 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 3,670 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 32nd of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Boulder, at $77,820.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Colorado?
The median annual wage is $63,480, or $30.52 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 $67,880, so pay in Colorado is 6.5% 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 Colorado earns more than $95,230 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $45,810 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 $77,820 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 3,670 jobs in this occupation in Colorado. 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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