Physician Salary in Colorado
Median annual base pay is $240,000 across 62 reported Physician salaries in Colorado.
Updated 6 September 2025
Salary Distribution (By Percentile)
| P10 | P25 | Median | P75 | P90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $66,581 | $74,464 | $240,000 | $263,578 | $300,000 |
Top Cities in Colorado
| City | Median | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| Pueblo | $240,000 | 12 |
| Denver | $201,300 | 15 |
| Aurora | $74,464 | 26 |
Top Employers in Colorado
| Employer | Median | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| Denver Health and Hospital Authority | $253,300 | 5 |
| University of Colorado Health | $240,000 | 10 |
| University of Colorado Denver | $74,464 | 26 |
By Practice Setting
| Setting | Median | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital (Community) | $250,765 | 7 |
| Hospital (Academic/Teaching) | $172,224 | 36 |
Salary by Level
| Level | Common titles | Median | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry | Intern (PGY1) | — | 1 |
| Junior / Early Career | Resident (PGY2-3) | — | 4 |
| Senior | Fellow · Clinical Instructor | $69,722 | 9 |
| Lead / Expert | Attending Physician · Staff Physician · Assistant Professor | $260,000 | 36 |
By Specialty
| Specialty | Median | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital Medicine - Adult | $240,000 | 8 |
Physician salaries in other states
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Common questions
How much does a Physician make in Colorado?
The median Physician salary in Colorado is $240,000 per year, based on 62 reported salaries.
Which city in Colorado pays Physicians the most?
Pueblo has the highest median at $240,000 per year, of the cities with enough reports to publish a median.
How much does a Physician at the Lead / Expert level make in Colorado?
$260,000 per year at the median — $20,000 above the Physician median in Colorado.
Which employers pay Physicians the most in Colorado?
Of the employers with enough reports to publish a median, Denver Health and Hospital Authority is highest at $253,300 per year.