Economists Salary in Colorado
Economists in Colorado earn a median of $121,410 a year, −3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $121,410
- vs. U.S. median
- −3% ($124,720)
- Rank among states
- 14 of 40
- Jobs in the state
- 240
Pay range in Colorado
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $73,450; the top 10% earn over $193,480. Nationally the range is $67,360 to $238,060.
States ranked near Colorado
Similar jobs in Colorado
- Environmental Economists$121,410 median in Colorado (broader BLS group)
- Financial Quantitative Analysts$87,430 median in Colorado (broader BLS group)
- Business Intelligence Analysts$117,400 median in Colorado (broader BLS group)
- Survey Researchers$89,870 median in Colorado
- Political Scientists$127,260 median in Colorado
- Actuaries$120,440 median in Colorado
Economists pay in Colorado
How much do economists make in Colorado?
The median is $121,410 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $73,450 and the top 10% earn over $193,480. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Colorado a good state for economists?
On pay alone it ranks 14 of 40 (−3% vs. the national median of $124,720). Living costs are not included.