Salary Report for Colorado Social Workers
Colorado Rankings
Compare Colorado to U.S.
Colorado Social Workers earn an average of $59,790 which is 8% more than the national average salary of $54,880.
Type | Colorado | U.S. | % Difference |
---|---|---|---|
Average Hourly Wage | $28.75 | $26.39 | 8.94% |
Average Annual Salary | $59,790 | $54,880 | 8.95% |
Salary Range by Education and Experience
In Colorado, 50% of Social Workers earn between $47,310 and $71,810 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $80,540, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $37,890, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.
Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
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10% | Less than a Year | 682 | Under $37,890 |
15% | 2 – 4 years | 1,023 | $37,890 – $47,310 |
25% | 5 – 9 years | 1,705 | $47,310 – $60,040 |
25% | 10 – 14 years | 1,705 | $60,040 – $71,810 |
15% | 15 – 20 years | 1,023 | $60,040 – $80,540 |
10% | 20+ years | 682 | Above $80,540 |
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Colorado psychologists earn about $58,122 per year which is more than the average U.S. psychologist of $54,880.
Cost-of-living in Colorado is 3% higher than the national average, which means Colorado residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to other states.
More cost-of-living reports for U.S. States.
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $59,790, Colorado Social Workers tend to earn less than School Psychologists ($103,240), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($86,760), Psychology Teachers ($74,040), and Marriage and Family Therapists ($73,040).
However, Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($57,900), and Health Care Social Workers ($58,450).
Title | Annual Salary |
---|---|
School Psychologists | $103,240 |
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $86,760 |
Psychology Teachers | $74,040 |
Marriage and Family Therapists | $73,040 |
Social Workers | $59,790 |
Health Care Social Workers | $58,450 |
Substance Abuse Counselors | $57,900 |
Projected Demand for Psychologists in 2030
The U.S. Department of Labor projects that in Colorado the three professions needing the most new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (12,290), Social Workers (8,840) and Health Care Social Workers (4,180).
The three professions in Colorado needing highest percentage new psychologists by 2030 are Marriage and Family Therapists (38.4%), Substance Abuse Counselors (35.7%) and Health Care Social Workers (33.1%).
Title | 2020 | 2030 | Change | Yearly Openings |
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Substance Abuse Counselors | 9,060 | 12,290 | 35.7% | 1,260 |
Social Workers | 7,320 | 8,840 | 20.8% | 840 |
Health Care Social Workers | 3,140 | 4,180 | 33.1% | 420 |
Marriage and Family Therapists | 860 | 1,190 | 38.4% | 120 |
Psychology Teachers | 670 | 850 | 26.9% | 70 |
Forensic Psychologists | 440 | 470 | 6.8% | 30 |
Salaries Ranked by Colorado Cities
The average salary for Social Workers in Colorado is $59,790. The top cities that pay Social Workers the most are Greeley ($63,660), Denver-Aurora-Lakewood ($63,170) and Boulder ($62,660).
When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Social Workers the highest average annual salary are Greeley ($64,721), Boulder ($61,084) and Northwest Colorado Nonmetropolitan Area ($60,513).
The following table shows the average yearly salary range for Social Workers in each city, and the average yearly salary after being adjusted for cost-of-living in that state.
The difference column shows how much more or less purchasing power a Social Workers salary will have in that area.
Area | Average Salary | COL Adjusted | Difference |
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Greeley | $63,660 | $64,721 | $1,061 |
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood | $63,170 | $58,878 | $-4,292 |
Boulder | $62,660 | $61,084 | $-1,576 |
Northwest Colorado Nonmetropolitan Area | $57,850 | $60,513 | $2,663 |
Colorado Springs | $57,330 | $58,548 | $1,218 |
Fort Collins | $55,800 | $55,722 | $-78 |
Grand Junction | $53,700 | $56,693 | $2,993 |
Southwest Colorado Nonmetropolitan Area | $53,600 | $56,067 | $2,467 |
Pueblo | $47,320 | $52,444 | $5,124 |
Eastern and Southern Colorado Nonmetropolitan Area | $46,510 | $48,651 | $2,141 |
Salary FAQ for Colorado Social Workers
City and Rural Summaries
Boulder
Average Social Workers Salary: $62,660
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $61,084
Hourly Wage: $30.12
Currently Employed: 530
Cost-of-Living Index: 102.58
Boulder Salary Report
Colorado Springs
Average Social Workers Salary: $57,330
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $58,548
Hourly Wage: $28
Currently Employed: 800
Cost-of-Living Index: 97.92
Colorado Springs Salary Report
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood
Average Social Workers Salary: $63,170
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $58,878
Hourly Wage: $30.37
Currently Employed: 3,550
Cost-of-Living Index: 107.29
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood Salary Report
Eastern and Southern Colorado Nonmetropolitan Area
Average Social Workers Salary: $46,510
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $48,651
Hourly Wage: $22
Currently Employed: 380
Cost-of-Living Index: 95.60
Eastern and Southern Colorado Nonmetropolitan Area Salary Report
Fort Collins
Average Social Workers Salary: $55,800
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $55,722
Hourly Wage: $26.83
Currently Employed: 420
Cost-of-Living Index: 100.14
Fort Collins Salary Report
Grand Junction
Average Social Workers Salary: $53,700
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $56,693
Hourly Wage: $26
Currently Employed: 100
Cost-of-Living Index: 94.72
Grand Junction Salary Report
Greeley
Average Social Workers Salary: $63,660
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $64,721
Hourly Wage: $30.61
Currently Employed: 260
Cost-of-Living Index: 98.36
Greeley Salary Report
Northwest Colorado Nonmetropolitan Area
Average Social Workers Salary: $57,850
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $60,513
Hourly Wage: $28
Currently Employed: 260
Cost-of-Living Index: 95.60
Northwest Colorado Nonmetropolitan Area Salary Report
Pueblo
Average Social Workers Salary: $47,320
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $52,444
Hourly Wage: $22.75
Currently Employed: 230
Cost-of-Living Index: 90.23
Pueblo Salary Report
Southwest Colorado Nonmetropolitan Area
Average Social Workers Salary: $53,600
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $56,067
Hourly Wage: $26
Currently Employed: 290
Cost-of-Living Index: 95.60
Southwest Colorado Nonmetropolitan Area Salary Report
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