Office Manager salary in Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado Springs pays office managers close to the national norm. The median is $70,150 a year1, 8.4% below the Colorado statewide median of $76,600 and about level with the US median of $69,500. That is in the top quarter of US areas (#100 of 519). About 2,640 office managers work here, 10% of the Colorado total.
BLS occupation 43-1011, area Colorado Springs, CO. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Colorado Springs against Colorado and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs, CO | $41,060 | $70,150 | $103,390 | |
| Colorado | $49,990 | $76,600 | $112,250 | |
| United States | $45,610 | $69,500 | $104,710 |
The middle half of office managers in Colorado Springs earns $56,740–$84,670. The top tenth earns $103,390 or more, 2.5 times the bottom tenth, close to the US pattern of 2.3 times. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $27,930 wide, against $33,740 across Colorado and $29,140 nationally: employers in Colorado Springs pay within a narrower band.
What to budget for an office manager here
| Point in the local range | Per year | Per month | Per hour | Employer cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $41,060 | $3,422 | $19.74 | $52,981 |
| 25th percentile | $56,740 | $4,728 | $27.28 | $73,213 |
| Median | $70,150 | $5,846 | $33.73 | $90,516 |
| 75th percentile | $84,670 | $7,056 | $40.71 | $109,252 |
| 90th percentile | $103,390 | $8,616 | $49.71 | $133,406 |
An offer at the 75th percentile instead of the median adds $14,520 a year in pay and about $18,735 in employer cost. Going down to the 25th percentile saves $13,410 in pay. These percentiles describe what people in the job earn locally, not experience levels, so place your offer by the tasks and seniority you need.
For scale, the US median of $69,500 falls between the 25th percentile and the median in Colorado Springs, and the Colorado statewide median of $76,600 falls between the median and the 75th percentile.
What a hire really costs in Colorado Springs
Pay is only part of it. Benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, which adds about $20,366 to the $70,150 median and brings it to $90,516 a year. Recruiting, equipment and office space come on top. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Other roles in Colorado Springs
Of the 17 roles we track in Colorado Springs, this one ranks #6 by median pay, between sales development representatives ($75,830) and paralegals ($64,830). Project Coordinator is the highest at $111,740.
| Role | Median | vs office manager | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recruiter | +12.6% | 1,800 | |
| Sales Development Representative | +8.1% | 3,060 | |
| Office Manager | this role | 2,640 | |
| Paralegal | -7.6% | 560 | |
| Executive Assistant | -7.7% | n/a |
Measured against the US median, office managers rank #10 of the 17 roles we track in Colorado Springs (+0.9%), between accountants (+1.6%) and HR assistants (+0.9%). The typical role here is at +1.6%, so this job follows the area's general pay level. Office managers hold 8.3% of the jobs in the 16 of these roles with a job count in Colorado Springs, 8.5% across Colorado and 9.3% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Other areas in Colorado
Across the 10 areas of Colorado with data for this job, the median runs from $66,290 in the Southwest Colorado nonmetro area to $79,450 in Boulder, a gap of $13,160 a year. The one area in Colorado with more office managers, Denver-Aurora, CO ($79,120), also pays more.
| Area | Median | vs Colorado Springs | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | +5.1% | 1,480 | |
| Greeley, CO | +4.5% | 1,010 | |
| Northwest Colorado (Nonmetro) | +4.3% | 1,300 | |
| Colorado Springs, CO | this area | 2,640 | |
| Pueblo, CO | -1.4% | 480 | |
| Eastern and Southern Colorado (Nonmetro) | -1.4% | 680 | |
| Grand Junction, CO | -4.1% | 540 |
Colorado Springs against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Colorado Springs is #91 of 517 US areas for this job. It is one of the larger markets for this job and one of the better-paying ones. Outside Colorado, Corvallis and Portland-South Portland pay just above Colorado Springs and Sheboygan and Buffalo-Cheektowaga just below. All four are within $150 a year of the median in Colorado Springs. Of the three markets with about as many office managers, none pays as much.
| Metro area | Median | vs Colorado Springs | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-South Portland, ME | +0.1% | 2,600 | pay | |
| Corvallis, OR | +0.1% | 260 | pay | |
| Colorado Springs, CO | this area | 2,640 | ||
| Sheboygan, WI | -0.2% | 370 | pay | |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | -0.2% | 4,410 | pay | |
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | -2.4% | 2,690 | jobs | |
| Akron, OH | -7.9% | 2,660 | jobs | |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | -10.4% | 2,590 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire an office manager in Colorado Springs, CO?
About $90,516 a year at the median, or $7,543 a month: $70,150 in pay plus about $20,366 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for office managers in Colorado Springs?
Pay here is higher than in three quarters of US areas. The median was $70,150 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $41,060, the 90th $103,390, and the middle half earned $56,740 to $84,670.
Is Colorado Springs cheaper than the rest of Colorado for office managers?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $70,150 against $76,600 statewide. The next area up in Colorado is the Northwest Colorado nonmetro area at $73,170, the next down Pueblo at $69,200.
How many office managers work in Colorado Springs?
BLS counts about 2,640 in the May 2025 survey. That is 10% of the Colorado total of 26,100. Only Denver-Aurora has more in Colorado.
Does an office manager cost more than a paralegal in Colorado Springs?
Yes: $5,320 a year more at the median. The medians are $70,150 and $64,830.
Sources
4 sources, with links
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-1011: bls.gov
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: bls.gov
- Stafka pricing: stafka.com
- Deel pricing, contractor management: deel.com
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-12.