Colorado PERA provides retirement and other benefits to nearly 700,000 current and former teachers, State Troopers, snowplow drivers, corrections officers, and other public employees who provide valuable services to all of Colorado. PERA is a vital and stable contributor to Colorado's economy, distributing over $4.5 billion annually to retirees who live in Colorado. These PERA benefit distributions support local businesses, create Colorado jobs, and are an important source of financial stability in the state economy. PERA manages over $67 billion in assets and helps sustain more than 28,500 jobs while generating a total annual economic output of $7.1 billion statewide.
