How much does a Metadata Manager make in Denver, CO?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Metadata Manager in Denver, CO is $140,652. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $126,590 to $153,127, with most professionals earning between $113,788 and $164,485.

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What is a Metadata Manager?

The Metadata Manager is responsible for overseeing the organization, maintenance, and quality of metadata within a company or organization. This includes developing and implementing metadata standards, policies, and procedures, as well as ensuring that metadata is accurate, consistent, and up-to-date. The Metadata Manager may also be responsible for managing a team of metadata specialists, collaborating with other departments to ensure metadata needs are met, and staying current on industry best practices and trends in metadata management. Additionally, the Metadata Manager may be involved in data governance and data quality initiatives to ensure that metadata is effectively utilized and leveraged across the organization.

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Metadata Manager in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Metadata Manager in Denver, CO. The base salary for Metadata Manager ranges from $126,590 to $153,127 with the average base salary of $140,652. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $134,932 to $166,457 with the average total cash compensation of $150,881.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $140,652 $126,590 - $153,127
Bonus $10,229 $8,341 - $13,329
Total Pay $150,881 $134,932 - $166,457
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Westminster, CO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $126,379 - $152,872 COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Aurora, CO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $126,296 - $152,771 COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Arvada, CO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $126,379 - $152,872 COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Broomfield, CO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $126,572 - $153,105 COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Castle Rock, CO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $124,193 - $150,227 COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Boulder, CO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $127,511 - $154,240 COMPARE TO Denver, CO
See salaries for Metadata Manager in locations close to Denver, CO. Pay for the same job may vary based on the location and on the location and on other factors such as the size of company, the industry, and other local conditions.
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Metadata Services Director LOCATION Denver, CO MINIMUM SALARY $66,057 MAXIMUM SALARY $90,324
JOB TITLE Metadata Librarian LOCATION Denver, CO MINIMUM SALARY $65,201 MAXIMUM SALARY $86,582
JOB TITLE Metadata Analyst LOCATION Denver, CO MINIMUM SALARY $72,667 MAXIMUM SALARY $93,824
JOB TITLE Metadata Specialist LOCATION Denver, CO MINIMUM SALARY $49,188 MAXIMUM SALARY $76,028
JOB TITLE Metadata Coordinator LOCATION Denver, CO MINIMUM SALARY $62,762 MAXIMUM SALARY $86,770
JOB TITLE Metadata Curator LOCATION Denver, CO MINIMUM SALARY $46,193 MAXIMUM SALARY $57,799
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