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IT Support Specialist Salary in Colorado

Median Annual in Colorado
$71,900/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$34.57/hr
▲ 16% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Colorado

groups Employed in CO
16,740
public U.S. Median
$61,860
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$69,771 #6 of 51

IT Support Specialist pay in Colorado, explained

It support specialists in Colorado earn a median of $71,900 per year ($34.57 per hour), which is 16% above the national median of $61,860. Entry-level workers earn around $48,590, while the most experienced IT support specialists reach about $116,850. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Colorado.

Is $71,900 good pay in Colorado?

Adjusted for Colorado's cost of living (which runs 103% of the U.S. average), that $71,900 is worth about $69,771 in national buying power — ranking Colorado #6 for real pay (vs #6 on the sticker number).

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IT Support Specialist pay by experience in Colorado

Entry level (10th pct)
$48,590
$23.36/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$71,900
$34.57/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$116,850
$56.18/hr

IT Support Specialist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs CO
Colorado (here) $71,900 $69,771
Wyoming $65,100 $70,233 +$6,800
Utah $61,110 $61,812 +$10,790
Nebraska $60,830 $67,512 +$11,070
Kansas $56,150 $62,342 +$15,750
New Mexico $53,280 $57,780 +$18,620
Oklahoma $52,040 $59,242 +$19,860

IT Support Specialist in Colorado: FAQ

How much do IT support specialists make in Colorado?

It support specialists in Colorado earn a median of $71,900 per year ($34.57 per hour), compared with $61,860 nationally.

Does Colorado pay IT support specialists well?

At $71,900, Colorado pays 16% above the national median for IT support specialists. An estimated 16,740 work in the state.

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