Social Worker Salary in Denver, CO
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The median social worker in the Denver area earns $67,560 a year ($32.48 an hour), 13% above the U.S. median ($59,550) and 6% above the Colorado median ($63,720). Half of the 4,240 social workers there earn between $56,800 and $90,660.
Median $67,560
10th: $47,82090th: $110,620
| Annual pay | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $47,820 | $45,980 | $42,280 |
| 25th percentile | $56,800 | $51,540 | $48,270 |
| Median | $67,560 | $63,720 | $59,550 |
| 75th percentile | $90,660 | $82,820 | $76,070 |
| 90th percentile | $110,620 | $102,990 | $95,530 |
| Average | $75,490 | $70,760 | $64,000 |
| Jobs | 4,240 | 8,200 | 392,550 |
Denver, CO ranks 11th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for social worker pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($87,600).
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Check my paySocial worker pay in other cities
- San Jose, CA: $87,600
- Hartford, CT: $79,920
- Boston, MA: $77,420
- Washington, DC: $75,550
- Seattle, WA: $75,280
- Baltimore, MD: $74,960
- San Francisco, CA: $72,020
- Los Angeles, CA: $71,250
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.