State of Colorado Pay
132 roles · 2,044 postings · updated October 2026
What State of Colorado pays, role by role, from its own job postings: 132 roles with published pay over the last 12 months. Ranges are shown exactly as posted; the charts compare them as full-time yearly pay.
132Roles with posted pay
2,044Postings behind the numbersLast 12 months
174Open right now
$192k/yrTop of the posted ranges
How State of Colorado pay is spread
Each role placed by the midpoint of its newest posted range, as full-time yearly pay.
Roles
| <$40k | 9 |
|---|---|
| $40k | 33 |
| $60k | 49 |
| $80k | 22 |
| $100k | 10 |
| $120k | 8 |
| $140k | 0 |
| $160k | 1 |
| $180k | 0 |
| $200k+ | 0 |
Pay by role at State of Colorado
Newest posted range for each role, highest first. Each role links to its full pay history.
First Assistant Attorney General5 postings
$143,664–$192,151/yr
CDOC Mid Level Provider12 postings · 3 open
$106,512–$149,100/yr
$105,456–$147,624/yr
Enterprise Practice5 postings
$115,000–$145,000/yr
Psychologist12 postings · 2 open
$115,932–$144,420/yr
DOC Nurse7 postings
$100,428–$140,604/yr
Policy Advisor8 postings
$120,016–$140,005/yr
Associate Director6 postings
$110,004–$140,004/yr
Assistant Attorney General44 postings · 8 open
$89,964–$136,468/yr
Nurse38 postings · 1 open
$96,612–$135,252/yr
Controller5 postings
$46.56–$64.95/hr
Delivery Manager6 postings
$115,000–$135,000/yr
Charge Nurse RN7 postings
$45–$63/hr
Manager6 postings
$26,124–$120,684/yr
DFPC Firefighter6 postings
$85,788–$120,108/yr
Social Work Counselor16 postings · 1 open
$83,448–$116,820/yr
Substance Use Disorder Treatment5 postings · 1 open
$83,448–$116,820/yr
CDOC Mental Health Clinician5 postings
$82,620–$115,668/yr
CDOC State Teacher33 postings
$72,264–$115,632/yr
State Teacher11 postings
$72,264–$115,632/yr
Psychologist Candidate6 postings · 1 open
$78,684–$110,160/yr
Director14 postings
$104,824–$110,065/yr
$99,312–$109,488/yr
Mid Level Provider16 postings
$51/hr
$74,940–$104,928/yr
DFPC WFMS Firefighter15 postings · 5 open
$85,788–$102,960/yr
Accountant24 postings · 1 open
$40.22–$49.45/hr
Professional Engineer10 postings · 1 open
$93,432–$102,756/yr
Program Manager21 postings · 3 open
$85,010–$100,006/yr
CDOC Dentist5 postings
$71,352–$99,900/yr
Environmental Protection Specialist12 postings
$66,396–$98,088/yr
Probation Officer8 postings
$64,333–$97,748/yr
Addiction Specialist8 postings
$68,664–$96,108/yr
Training Specialist6 postings
$59,460–$95,124/yr
Human Resources Specialist5 postings
$58,872–$94,188/yr
CDOC Corrections Case Manager6 postings
$67,212–$94,128/yr
Contract Administrator10 postings
$72,264–$93,948/yr
Electronics Specialist6 postings
$63,240–$93,420/yr
Youth Center Rights Coordinator12 postings
$66,552–$93,192/yr
$65,376–$91,560/yr
Health Professional6 postings
$31–$44/hr
Registered Nurse48 postings · 3 open
$44/hr
Community Parole Officer5 postings
$65,244–$91,356/yr
Technician13 postings
$56,628–$90,600/yr
Auditor14 postings
$65,556–$89,484/yr
Police Officer6 postings
$31–$43/hr
Professional Land Surveyor8 postings · 4 open
$86,544–$88,572/yr
Behavioral Health Clinical8 postings
$87,612/yr
Dietitian6 postings
$35–$42/hr
CDOC Boiler Operator CSTS6 postings
$60,972–$85,356/yr
CDOC Food Service CSTS22 postings · 4 open
$60,972–$85,356/yr
CDOC General Maintenance CSTS15 postings
$60,972–$85,356/yr
Behavioral Health Specialist53 postings
$83,448/yr
Boiler Operator6 postings
$59,460–$83,244/yr
Administrator7 postings
$72,264–$83,100/yr
Highway Maintenance7 postings
$80,244–$82,944/yr
Inspector5 postings
$61,812–$82,800/yr
HVAC Technician8 postings · 3 open
$59,460–$82,416/yr
Licensed Practical Nurse10 postings
$28.23–$39.52/hr
Board Certified Behavior Analyst7 postings · 1 open
$65,376–$82,200/yr
CDOC Correctional Officer12 postings · 2 open
$58,068–$81,300/yr
Correctional Officer6 postings · 3 open
$58,068–$81,300/yr
$80,916/yr
Tunnel Facilities Trades Worker6 postings
$51,360–$80,484/yr
Project Manager12 postings
$78,000–$80,000/yr
Product Manager5 postings
$72,264–$79,490/yr
Compliance Investigator14 postings
$59,460–$77,280/yr
Faculty8 postings · 1 open
$67,693–$77,065/yr
Engineer in Training22 postings
$69,720–$76,680/yr
School Social Worker10 postings
$75,888/yr
Social Work8 postings
$75,684/yr
Materials Handler5 postings · 1 open
$53,940–$75,504/yr
Criminal Investigator17 postings
$74,110/yr
Heavy Equipment Field Mechanic5 postings · 1 open
$70,428–$73,848/yr
Budget Analyst8 postings
$72,264–$73,762/yr
CPW Park Resource Technician8 postings
$56,628–$73,620/yr
Desktop Technical Analyst7 postings
$61,500–$72,000/yr
Purchasing Agent8 postings
$66,000–$72,000/yr
CDOC Administrative Assistant6 postings
$51,360–$71,904/yr
Math Teacher6 postings
$71,544/yr
Plumber8 postings
$59,460–$71,352/yr
Correctional Youth Security7 postings
$33/hr
Executive Assistant7 postings · 1 open
$65,246–$67,938/yr
Youth Services Specialist42 postings
$67,644/yr
CDOC Licensed Practical Nurse6 postings
$48,300–$67,632/yr
Investigator8 postings
$66,480/yr
Health Compliance Inspector16 postings
$66,024/yr
Heavy Equipment Mechanic16 postings · 3 open
$59,460–$65,400/yr
Client Care Aide21 postings
$22–$31/hr
Watch Center Analyst5 postings
$48,912–$63,588/yr
Business Analyst7 postings
$59,460–$62,436/yr
Correctional Support Trades7 postings
$30/hr
Mental Health Clinician34 postings
$23–$30/hr
Assistant Professor6 postings
$57,000–$62,000/yr
Correctional Youth Security Officer32 postings
$60,984/yr
Pipe Mechanical Trades8 postings
$25–$29/hr
Analyst10 postings
$59,460/yr
$59,460/yr
Clinical Security Officer11 postings
$28/hr
Pharmacy Technician6 postings
$20–$28/hr
Program Assistant38 postings
$26–$28/hr
Youth Security Specialist10 postings
$28/hr
Temporary Aide19 postings
$22.40–$27.97/hr
Accounting Technician11 postings
$44,376–$57,696/yr
Paralegal15 postings
$56,940/yr
Assistant Office Manager6 postings
$56,628/yr
Temporary Highway Maintenance Specialist109 postings · 70 open
$26/hr
Highway Maintenance Specialist276 postings · 29 open
$53,940–$54,000/yr
CDOC Medical Records Technician5 postings
$40,428–$53,124/yr
Tax Examiner19 postings
$52,894/yr
Licensing Specialist17 postings
$51,360/yr
Health Care Tech5 postings
$23/hr
CDOC Temporary Aide8 postings · 2 open
$18–$22/hr
CNA16 postings
$22/hr
Health Care Technician30 postings
$22/hr
Structural Trades14 postings
$44,376/yr
Cook5 postings
$21/hr
Custodian Weekend Night Shifts5 postings
$20–$21/hr
Custodian44 postings · 3 open
$19.34–$20.79/hr
Custodian Day Shift7 postings · 1 open
$20.39/hr
Driver License Technician39 postings
$42,264/yr
Dietary Aide6 postings
$20/hr
Limited Commissioned Ranger5 postings
$20/hr
TEMPORARY Limited Commission Ranger6 postings · 1 open
$18–$20/hr
Custodian Unc5 postings
$39,852/yr
Dining Services30 postings
$19/hr
Health Care Services6 postings
$19/hr
TEMPORARY Limited Commissioned Ranger24 postings · 4 open
$18/hr
TEMPORARY Seasonal Employee28 postings · 8 open
$18/hr
CDOC Certified Nurses Aide6 postings · 1 open
$23,232–$32,532/yr
CDOC Dental Assistant7 postings
$21,912–$30,672/yr
Administrative Assistant64 postings · 1 open
$20,124–$27,900/yr
Most-posted roles
Postings with published pay in the last 12 months.
State of Colorado pay: FAQ
How much does State of Colorado pay?
Posted pay at State of Colorado runs from $20,124–$27,900/yr (Administrative Assistant) to $143,664–$192,151/yr (First Assistant Attorney General).
Which State of Colorado jobs pay the most?
First Assistant Attorney General ($143,664–$192,151/yr); CDOC Mid Level Provider ($106,512–$149,100/yr); CDOC Mid Level Provider Advanced Level Practitioner ($105,456–$147,624/yr); Enterprise Practice ($115,000–$145,000/yr); Psychologist ($115,932–$144,420/yr).