Data Scientists pay in Denver-Aurora-Centennial
In Denver-Aurora-Centennial (CO), the median pay for data scientists is $54.10 an hour ($112,520 a year). About 4,510 people work in this job there.
That is 6% lower than the U.S. median ($120,230). It is 4% lower than the Colorado median ($117,400).
Pay range for data scientists in Denver-Aurora-Centennial (CO)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $35.98 | $74,830 |
| 25% of workers | $46.72 | $97,180 |
| Half of workers (median) | $54.10 | $112,520 |
| 75% of workers | $71.13 | $147,950 |
| 90% of workers | $85.92 | $178,700 |
Data Scientists pay in Colorado metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Boulder | $134,040 | 540 |
| Colorado Springs | $127,600 | 580 |
| Greeley | $116,790 | 100 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial (this page) | $112,520 | 4,510 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $111,310 | 220 |
| Grand Junction | $111,300 | 40 |
Colorado unemployment rate: 4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for data scientists
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +34.6% over ten years, much faster than average · about 24,800 openings a year (BLS)
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