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Computer and Information Research Scientists Salary in Colorado
Computer and Information Research Scientists in Colorado earn a median $133,160 a year, 5% below the U.S. median.
- Median in CO
- $133,160 a year
- U.S. median
- $140,300 a year
- Employment
- 400
- Location quotient
- 0.59
- Share of jobs vs. U.S. (1.00 = same)
Pay range in Colorado
- Median (50%)
- $133,160 · $64.02 an hour
- Mean (average)
- $146,790 · $70.57 an hour (estimate error ±4.2%)
- 10th percentile
- $84,660 · $40.70 an hour
- 25th percentile
- $107,090 · $51.49 an hour
- 75th percentile
- $166,820 · $80.20 an hour
- 90th percentile
- $215,090 · $103.41 an hour
- Employment
- 400 (estimate error ±13.3%)
- Jobs per 1,000
- 0.14
- Location quotient
- 0.59 (1.00 = national share)
Computer and Information Research Scientists pay by metro area in Colorado
Includes metro areas that cross into this state and nonmetropolitan areas
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| Area | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Boulder, CO | $169,400 | 90 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $133,970 | 160 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $107,090 | 130 |
H-1B filings for computer and information research scientists in Colorado
FY 2026 through Q3, by work location
7 certified filings with a median offered wage of $140,959.
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Frequently asked questions
- How much do computer and information research scientists make in Colorado?
- The median wage for computer and information research scientists in Colorado is $133,160 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 400 jobs in the state.
- Where in Colorado do computer and information research scientists earn the most?
- Boulder, CO has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $169,400 a year.