Mathematician Salary in Colorado (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Mathematicians in Colorado, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Colorado Median
$86,020
per year
Hourly Rate
$41.36
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-32% vs US median
US median $126,710
State Rank
#11 of 12
60 employed here

How much does a Mathematician make in Colorado?

Mathematicians in Colorado take home a median of $86,020 annually — roughly $41.36 an hour — which runs 32% below the national median of $126,710.

Within Colorado, entry-level pay starts around $63,820 while the top 10% make $195,190 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $65,310 and $166,440 a year.

Mathematician salary range in Colorado

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$63,820$30.68
25th percentile (early career)$65,310$31.40
50th percentile (median)$86,020$41.36
75th percentile (experienced)$166,440$80.02
90th percentile (top earners)$195,190$93.84

How Colorado compares

Colorado ranks 11th out of 12 states and territories for Mathematician pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Washington$162,280
2Virginia$148,030
3Maryland$131,810
4Illinois$130,970
5New York$126,950

Working as a Mathematician in Colorado

Nationally, about 2,000 people work as Mathematicians in the United States. A doctoral or professional degree (8 or more years of higher education) is required.

Considering a move? Compare Colorado pay ($86,020) 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 does a Mathematician make in Colorado?
The median Mathematician salary in Colorado is $86,020 per year, or about $41.36 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $63,820 at the entry level to $195,190 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Colorado pay compare to the national average?
Colorado pays Mathematicians about 32% less than the national median of $126,710. Colorado ranks 11th out of 12 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Colorado a good state for Mathematicians?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $86,020 a year. About 60 Mathematicians are employed in Colorado. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
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.

← See the national Mathematician salary report

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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.