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Economists average salary by city in Colorado
- Fort Collins$127,170
- Denver$126,990
- Boulder$117,480
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Collins | $127,170 | $121,410 | $102,090 | $93,300 | 101 |
| Denver | $126,990 | $121,410 | $82,430 | $93,184 | 106 |
| Boulder | $117,480 | $107,870 | $80,100 | $87,016 | 105 |
*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 19-3011.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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