Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Colorado | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $117,400 | $120,395 | -2% |
| Median hourly wage | $56.44 | $57.88 | -2% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $113,870.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | $118,822 | $93,500 | $181,500 | 115 |
| Colorado Springs | $108,020 | $85,000 | $165,000 | 105 |
The median annual salary for a Data Scientist in Colorado is $117,400, or about $56.44 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Data Scientists is $120,395. Colorado is -2% below the national median.
Entry-level data scientists in Colorado typically earn from $93,500 depending on the city and employer.
With 6,280 data scientist jobs on record and a median salary of $117,400, Colorado offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.