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Computer Programmers Salary in Colorado
Computer Programmers in Colorado earn a median $104,610 a year, 4% above the U.S. median.
- Median in CO
- $104,610 a year
- U.S. median
- $100,390 a year
- Employment
- 930
- Location quotient
- 0.54
- Share of jobs vs. U.S. (1.00 = same)
Pay range in Colorado
- Median (50%)
- $104,610 · $50.29 an hour
- Mean (average)
- $119,260 · $57.34 an hour (estimate error ±4.3%)
- 10th percentile
- $68,320 · $32.85 an hour
- 25th percentile
- $76,190 · $36.63 an hour
- 75th percentile
- $159,810 · $76.83 an hour
- 90th percentile
- $199,830 · $96.07 an hour
- Employment
- 930 (estimate error ±22.8%)
- Jobs per 1,000
- 0.32
- Location quotient
- 0.54 (1.00 = national share)
Computer Programmers 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 | $155,030 | Not reported |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $117,020 | 60 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $104,610 | 540 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | Not reported | 30 |
H-1B filings for computer programmers in Colorado
FY 2026 through Q3, by work location
78 certified filings with a median offered wage of $106,683.
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Frequently asked questions
- How much do computer programmers make in Colorado?
- The median wage for computer programmers in Colorado is $104,610 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 930 jobs in the state.
- Where in Colorado do computer programmers earn the most?
- Boulder, CO has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $155,030 a year.