Social Worker Salary in Colorado
Based on 2K+ workers in Colorado
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (CO)
$65,080
$31.288/hr
vs National Average
$56,931
+14.3% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$46K – $85K
2K employed in Colorado
Salary Distribution — Social Worker in Colorado
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $46,350 |
| 25th percentile | $51,820 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $65,080 |
| 75th percentile | $76,840 |
| 90th percentile | $85,310 |
Historical Salary Trend — Social Worker in Colorado vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $50,580 |
| 2023 | $60,450 |
| 2024 | $65,080 |
| Year | Colorado Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $50,580 | $50,498 |
| 2023 | $60,450 | $53,608 |
| 2024 | $65,080 | $56,931 |