Computer Programmers pay in Colorado
In Colorado, the median pay for computer programmers is $50.29 an hour ($104,610 a year). About 930 people work in this job there.
That is 4% higher than the U.S. median ($100,390). Colorado ranks 12th of 46 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for computer programmers in Colorado
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $32.85 | $68,320 |
| 25% of workers | $36.63 | $76,190 |
| Half of workers (median) | $50.29 | $104,610 |
| 75% of workers | $76.83 | $159,810 |
| 90% of workers | $96.07 | $199,830 |
Computer Programmers pay in Colorado metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Boulder | $155,030 | 0 |
| Colorado Springs | $117,020 | 60 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $104,610 | 540 |
Colorado unemployment rate: 4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for computer programmers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: -7.3% over ten years, declining · about 4,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Colorado
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Software Developers | $138,390 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | $71,900 |
| Computer Network Architects | $139,230 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $139,580 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $103,370 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $127,750 |
| Information Security Analysts | $135,220 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $123,690 |
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