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Data Scientist Salary in Colorado (2026)
$56.44 per hour · take-home ≈ $86,964/year ($7,247/month) for a single filer
Colorado ranks 15th of 50 states for Data Scientist pay, with a median about 2% below the national average. Of the 6,280 Data Scientist jobs BLS counts in Colorado, the typical worker earns $117,400 a year — though pay ranges from $74,470 for newcomers to $189,630 at the top.
Data Scientist pay range in Colorado
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $74,470 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $96,300 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $117,400 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $152,650 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $189,630 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,280 Data Scientist jobs in Colorado (occupation code 15-2051, “Data Scientists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Colorado
A median Data Scientist salary of $117,400 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Colorado state income tax, a single filer keeps about $86,964 — an effective tax rate of 25.9%.
| Gross (median) | $117,400 |
| Federal income tax | −$16,998 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$8,981 |
| Colorado state income tax | −$4,457 |
| Take-home (annual) | $86,964 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,247 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Data Scientist make in Colorado?
- The median Data Scientist salary in Colorado is $117,400 per year ($56.44 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $96,300 and $152,650.
- What is the take-home pay for a Data Scientist in Colorado?
- On the median salary of $117,400, a single filer in Colorado takes home about $86,964 per year ($7,247 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.9%.
- How many Data Scientist jobs are there in Colorado?
- BLS counts 6,280 Data Scientist jobs in Colorado in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Colorado state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Colorado.