Data Scientists Salary in Colorado Springs, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Colorado Springs, CO

Median annual salary $116,900 +3.8% vs national
Median hourly $56.20
10th percentile $64,740
90th percentile $174,230
Employed locally 470
National median $112,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,740
    25th
    $81,430
    50th (median)
    $116,900
    75th
    $145,380
    90th
    $174,230

    Colorado Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Data Scientists salary vs area income 134% Median Data Scientists salary is 34% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Data Scientists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $173,160
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $166,300
    Idaho Falls, ID $164,030
    Washington $158,760
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $157,290
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $156,830

    Nearby metros — Data Scientists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $166,300
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $157,290
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $145,030
    District of Columbia $137,120
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $131,110
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $123,090

    Related occupations in Colorado Springs, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $130,170
    Computer User Support Specialists $58,980
    Computer Network Architects $135,950
    Computer Occupations, All Other $104,470
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $101,670
    Information Security Analysts $125,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Data Scientists make per hour in Colorado Springs?

    The median hourly wage for Data Scientists in Colorado Springs, CO is $56.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $93.88 or more per hour.

    Is Colorado Springs above or below average for Data Scientists salaries?

    The median Data Scientists salary in Colorado Springs, CO is 3.8% above the national median of $112,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Data Scientists in Colorado Springs?

    Entry-level Data Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $64,740 per year in Colorado Springs, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,430.