Data Scientists Salary in Fort Collins, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fort Collins-Loveland, CO

Median annual salary $112,400 -0.2% vs national
Median hourly $54.04
10th percentile $59,420
90th percentile $172,010
Employed locally 230
National median $112,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,420
    25th
    $75,940
    50th (median)
    $112,400
    75th
    $131,900
    90th
    $172,010

    Fort Collins economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $91,364 2023 • Census ACS
    Data Scientists salary vs area income 123% Median Data Scientists salary is 23% 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 Fort Collins, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $129,160
    Computer User Support Specialists $74,780
    Computer Occupations, All Other $119,230
    Computer Network Architects $136,160
    Computer Systems Analysts $122,120
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $102,240

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Data Scientists make per hour in Fort Collins?

    The median hourly wage for Data Scientists in Fort Collins, CO is $54.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.29 or more per hour.

    Is Fort Collins above or below average for Data Scientists salaries?

    The median Data Scientists salary in Fort Collins, CO is 0.2% below 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 Fort Collins?

    Entry-level Data Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $59,420 per year in Fort Collins, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,940.