Average Social Worker Salary in Colorado

Social Services · Updated 2024 · Based on BLS and industry data

Salary Overview

The average Social Worker in Colorado earns $59,300 per year, which is above the national average of $58,380. This translates to approximately $28.51 per hour, $2,281 biweekly, or $4,942 per month before taxes.

The cost of living in Colorado is 5% above the national average, roughly in line with the national average.

Salary Range

Percentile	Annual Salary	Hourly Rate
Entry Level (25th)	$44,500	$21.39
Average (50th)	$59,300	$28.51
Experienced (75th)	$68,200	$32.79
Top Earners (90th)	$77,100	$37.07

Social Worker Salary by City in Colorado

City	Average Salary	Monthly
Denver	$64,000	$5,333/mo
Colorado Springs	$60,500	$5,042/mo
Aurora	$58,100	$4,842/mo
Boulder	$56,300	$4,692/mo
Fort Collins	$55,100	$4,592/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Social Services
Typical Education	Bachelor's/Master's
Job Growth (2022-2032)	7% (nationwide)
State Income Tax	Flat 4.4%
State Minimum Wage	$14.42/hr
Cost of Living Index	1.05 (+5% vs national avg)

Top Employers in Colorado

Major employers hiring Social Workers in Colorado include Lockheed Martin, Centura Health, Ball Corporation, DaVita, and Arrow Electronics. These companies and organizations offer competitive salaries and benefits packages for social services professionals.

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