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Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Colorado
Ranked #29 of 51 · CO
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of healthcare social workerss in Colorado earn between $45,810 and $95,230. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean healthcare social workers salary in Colorado is $67,170, about 6.4% below the U.S. average ($71,790). That works out to roughly $32/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Colorado
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder, CO | $77,820 | $72,240 | 160 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $75,560 | $66,880 | 150 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $72,670 | $67,840 | 380 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $63,480 | $67,820 | 2,300 |
| Pueblo, CO | $62,030 | $63,700 | 130 |
| Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $61,720 | $64,460 | 90 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $61,390 | $64,770 | 180 |
| Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $60,990 | $67,030 | 110 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do healthcare social workers make in Colorado?
The median healthcare social workers salary in Colorado is $63,480 per year (mean $67,170), and about 80% earn between $45,810 and $95,230.
How much do healthcare social workers make per hour in Colorado?
Roughly $32 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $67,170 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Colorado a high-paying state for healthcare social workers?
Colorado ranks #29 of 51 states for healthcare social workers pay. Its mean salary of $67,170 is about 6.4% below the U.S. average of $71,790.
Which metro areas in Colorado pay healthcare social workers the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Colorado for healthcare social workers are Boulder, CO ($77,820), Grand Junction, CO ($75,560), Colorado Springs, CO ($72,670), by median annual wage.