Economist Salary in Colorado
Based on 230+ workers in Colorado
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (CO)
$111,540
$53.625/hr
vs National Average
$102,371
+9.0% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$66K – $169K
230 employed in Colorado
Salary Distribution — Economist in Colorado
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $66,260 |
| 25th percentile | $80,660 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $111,540 |
| 75th percentile | $138,360 |
| 90th percentile | $169,210 |
Historical Salary Trend — Economist in Colorado vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $102,070 |
| 2023 | $105,060 |
| 2024 | $111,540 |
| Year | Colorado Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $102,070 | $96,369 |
| 2023 | $105,060 | $98,241 |
| 2024 | $111,540 | $102,371 |