verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Psychologist Salary in Colorado

Median Annual in Colorado
$113,290/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$54.46/hr
▲ 13% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Colorado

groups Employed in CO
1,170
public U.S. Median
$100,580
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$109,935 #10 of 48

Psychologist pay in Colorado, explained

Psychologists in Colorado earn a median of $113,290 per year ($54.46 per hour), which is 13% above the national median of $100,580. Entry-level workers earn around $46,870, while the most experienced psychologists reach about $161,700. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Colorado.

Is $113,290 good pay in Colorado?

Adjusted for Colorado's cost of living (which runs 103% of the U.S. average), that $113,290 is worth about $109,935 in national buying power — ranking Colorado #10 for real pay (vs #13 on the sticker number).

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Psychologist pay by experience in Colorado

Entry level (10th pct)
$46,870
$22.53/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$113,290
$54.46/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$161,700
$77.74/hr

Psychologist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs CO
Colorado (here) $113,290 $109,935
New Mexico $124,800 $135,340 −$11,510
Utah $99,170 $100,310 +$14,120
Nebraska $94,540 $104,924 +$18,750
Wyoming $89,890 $96,978 +$23,400
Oklahoma $79,950 $91,015 +$33,340
Kansas $76,690 $85,147 +$36,600

Psychologist in Colorado: FAQ

How much do psychologists make in Colorado?

Psychologists in Colorado earn a median of $113,290 per year ($54.46 per hour), compared with $100,580 nationally.

Does Colorado pay psychologists well?

At $113,290, Colorado pays 13% above the national median for psychologists. An estimated 1,170 work in the state.

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