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

Social Worker Salary in Colorado

Median Annual in Colorado
$63,720/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$30.64/hr
▲ 7% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Colorado

groups Employed in CO
8,200
public U.S. Median
$59,550
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$61,833 #21 of 51

Social Worker pay in Colorado, explained

Social workers in Colorado earn a median of $63,720 per year ($30.64 per hour), which is 7% above the national median of $59,550. Entry-level workers earn around $45,980, while the most experienced social workers reach about $102,990. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Colorado.

Is $63,720 good pay in Colorado?

Adjusted for Colorado's cost of living (which runs 103% of the U.S. average), that $63,720 is worth about $61,833 in national buying power — ranking Colorado #21 for real pay (vs #16 on the sticker number).

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Social Worker pay by experience in Colorado

Entry level (10th pct)
$45,980
$22.11/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$63,720
$30.64/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$102,990
$49.51/hr

Social Worker pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs CO
Colorado (here) $63,720 $61,833
Wyoming $56,420 $60,869 +$7,300
New Mexico $56,160 $60,903 +$7,560
Kansas $54,300 $60,288 +$9,420
Utah $52,000 $52,598 +$11,720
Nebraska $47,770 $53,017 +$15,950
Oklahoma $43,950 $50,032 +$19,770

Social Worker in Colorado: FAQ

How much do social workers make in Colorado?

Social workers in Colorado earn a median of $63,720 per year ($30.64 per hour), compared with $59,550 nationally.

Does Colorado pay social workers well?

At $63,720, Colorado pays 7% above the national median for social workers. An estimated 8,200 work in the state.

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