Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| Colorado | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $104,750 | $102,741 | +2% |
| Median hourly wage | $50.36 | $49.39 | +2% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $101,600.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | $97,526 | $71,500 | $137,500 | 115 |
| Colorado Springs | $88,660 | $65,000 | $125,000 | 105 |
The median annual salary for a Business Analyst in Colorado is $104,750, or about $50.36 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Business Analysts is $102,741. Colorado is +2% above the national median.
Entry-level business analysts in Colorado typically earn from $71,500 depending on the city and employer.
With 14,360 business analyst jobs on record and a median salary of $104,750, Colorado offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, business analysts rank 114 of the 738 occupations reported in Colorado — higher than 85% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Financial Risk Specialists at $120,300, Project Management Specialists at $110,050, Financial and Investment Analysts at $103,850 — all figures are median annual wages for Colorado.
No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. Colorado levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average).
By median annual wage, business analysts rank 114 of the 738 occupations reported in Colorado — higher than 85% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in Colorado | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Risk Specialists | $120,300 | $1,050 |
| Project Management Specialists | $110,050 | $32,390 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $103,850 | $8,040 |
| Insurance Underwriters | $100,640 | $2,040 |
| Financial Examiners | $99,610 | $1,910 |
| Budget Analysts | $97,100 | $1,290 |
Colorado levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average).
Ranking and comparison figures come from the same BLS OEWS release as the rest of this page, which covers 738 occupations in Colorado.