SOC 21-1029 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Social Workers, All Other — Greeley
Greeley, CO · 6 metro areas compared
In Greeley, CO the median wage is $57,750.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Greeley, CO the median wage is $57,750. That is 19.7% lower than the national median of $71,900. Pay ranges from under $56,050 at the tenth percentile to more than $85,770 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $57,630 to $75,400.
The area has 130 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 2.79 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Pueblo records the highest median at $86,960. Of the 364 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 203rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,050 | −22.0% |
| 25th | $57,630 | −19.8% |
| Median (50th) | $57,750 | −19.7% |
| 75th | $75,400 | +4.9% |
| 90th | $85,770 | +19.3% |
| Mean | $66,690 | −7.2% |
Other metro areas in Colorado
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pueblo | $86,960 | 30 | |
| 2 | Fort Collins | $74,370 | 150 | |
| 3 | Colorado Springs | $67,260 | 280 | |
| 4 | Boulder | $64,250 | 140 | |
| 5 | Denver | $61,870 | 1,080 | |
| 6 | Grand Junction | $61,350 | 140 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Greeley run 3.1% above the national average, so the median of $57,750 buys what $56,014 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 22.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$57,750as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$56,014US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $57,750 a year, 19.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $56,050 to $85,770 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 130 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Pueblo, at $86,960.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Social Workers, All Other in Greeley, CO?
The median annual wage is $57,750, or $27.76 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 $71,900, so pay in Greeley, CO is 19.7% 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 Greeley, CO earns more than $85,770 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $56,050 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 Pueblo, at $86,960 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 130 jobs in this occupation in Greeley, 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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