Colorado Median
$199,420
per year
Hourly Rate
$95.88
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+14% vs US median
US median $175,140
State Rank
#7 of 51
11,510 employed here
How much do Computer and Information Systems Managers make in Colorado?
Computer and Information Systems Managers in Colorado take home a median of $199,420 annually — roughly $95.88 an hour — which runs 14% above the national median of $175,140.
Within Colorado, entry-level pay starts around $130,570 while the top 10% make $293,250 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $162,070 and $229,350 a year.
Computer and Information Systems Managers salary range in Colorado
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $130,570 | $62.77 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $162,070 | $77.92 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $199,420 | $95.88 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $229,350 | $110.26 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $293,250 | $140.99 |
|
How Colorado compares
Colorado ranks 7th out of 51 states and territories for Computer and Information Systems Managers pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Computer and Information Systems Managers salary in other states
California $218,290Massachusetts $214,960New York $214,300Washington $209,370New Jersey $203,460Virginia $201,490District of Columbia $195,190New Hampshire $176,540Minnesota $176,380Oregon $175,270Georgia $173,940North Carolina $172,860Connecticut $171,750Illinois $171,730Texas $171,530Maryland $171,490Delaware $168,500Florida $168,470Rhode Island $167,270Arizona $166,430Nevada $165,000Kansas $164,830Pennsylvania $163,910Michigan $163,760Ohio $163,640Utah $163,610Idaho $162,240South Dakota $162,240South Carolina $160,860Maine $160,260Wisconsin $160,140Missouri $159,460Tennessee $158,700North Dakota $149,130Iowa $143,780Indiana $142,040Hawaii $141,640Kentucky $140,360West Virginia $139,820Alabama $138,670Vermont $138,460New Mexico $137,730Oklahoma $137,280Nebraska $135,780Alaska $133,490Montana $132,860Louisiana $127,500Arkansas $127,220Mississippi $124,280Wyoming $120,850
Working as Computer and Information Systems Managers in Colorado
Nationally, about 671,000 people work as Computer and Information Systems Managers in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare Colorado pay ($199,420) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much do Computer and Information Systems Managers make in Colorado?
The median Computer and Information Systems Managers salary in Colorado is $199,420 per year, or about $95.88 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $130,570 at the entry level to $293,250 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Colorado pay compare to the national average?
Colorado pays Computer and Information Systems Managers about 14% more than the national median of $175,140. Colorado ranks 7th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Colorado a good state for Computer and Information Systems Managers?
Yes on pay — Colorado pays above the national median for this occupation, at $199,420 a year. About 11,510 Computer and Information Systems Managers are employed in Colorado. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Colorado?
The highest-paying occupations in Colorado include Orthodontist ($416,000), Dermatologist ($398,810), Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($385,410), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.