Computer Programmer Salary in Colorado
Writes, tests, and maintains code that runs software systems and applications.
State Average
$126,888
across 10 metros
vs National Avg
+33.0%
national: $95,436
Metros Covered
10
10 above national avg
Highest Metro
$144,165
Boulder
All metro areas in Colorado
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10 metros shown
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder, COCO | $71K | $108K | $144K | $180K | $144K |
| Greeley, COCO | $75K | $105K | $135K | $165K | $136K |
| Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan areaCO | $75K | $105K | $135K | $165K | $136K |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, COCO | $106K | $119K | $133K | $147K | $133K |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, COCO | $83K | $107K | $131K | $154K | $131K |
| Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan areaCO | $78K | $101K | $124K | $147K | $124K |
| Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan areaCO | $77K | $100K | $124K | $147K | $124K |
| Grand Junction, COCO | $63K | $90K | $116K | $143K | $117K |
| Pueblo, COCO | $72K | $93K | $113K | $134K | $114K |
| Colorado Springs, COCO | $78K | $95K | $112K | $128K | $112K |
Data source: Salary data sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, which surveys employers nationwide to collect wage data by occupation and geography. The four experience levels reflect DOL standardized tiers. Data reflects the most recently published survey cycle.