Economists Salary
In Colorado, economists earn $121,410 at the median, or about $58.37 an hour. The range runs from $73K at the entry level to $193K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Colorado. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $121K get you in Colorado?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Colorado
Entry-level economists (10th percentile) start around $73K. Mid-career wages sit at $121K. Top earners bring in $193K or more, a $120K spread from bottom to top.
Economists salary by metro in Colorado
3 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $121K | +0% | 150 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $121K | +0% | 40 |
| Boulder | $108K | -11% | 40 |
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Frequently asked questions
What’s the entry-level salary for economists in Colorado?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new economists typically earn — is $73K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $4,407/month.
Is economist a high-paying job in Colorado?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $121K locally vs. $125K nationally, a 3% difference.
How does Colorado compare to the national average for economists?
Colorado pays $121K median vs. the U.S. average of $125K — that’s -3%.
How much do economists make in Colorado?
The median is $121,410 a year, that works out to about $58 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $73,450, and experienced economists can clear $193,480. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $121K enough to live in Colorado?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $7,366/month after taxes. Rent data is not available for this area.
How far does a economists salary go in Colorado?
Colorado has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median economists salary is worth about $121,410 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do economists get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.