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Animal Caretakers average salary by city in Colorado
- Boulder$42,340
- Denver$41,660
- Colorado Springs$40,210
- Fort Collins$39,570
- Greeley$39,290
- Pueblo$39,110
- Grand Junction$37,030
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder | $42,340 | $37,720 | $36,800 | $35,046 | 105 |
| Denver | $41,660 | $37,640 | $36,390 | $34,529 | 106 |
| Colorado Springs | $40,210 | $35,220 | $32,520 | $33,428 | 101 |
| Fort Collins | $39,570 | $35,860 | $33,880 | $32,942 | 101 |
| Greeley | $39,290 | $35,760 | $32,910 | $32,729 | 100 |
| Pueblo | $39,110 | $34,570 | $32,130 | $32,592 | 92 |
| Grand Junction | $37,030 | $34,270 | $30,800 | $31,013 | 95 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Colorado's FAMLI premium and the flat monthly occupational privilege taxes of Denver, Aurora and a few other cities are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 39-2021.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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