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Education Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in Colorado
- Boulder$80,850
- Denver$76,240
- Fort Collins$71,580
- Colorado Springs$59,890
- Greeley$53,500
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder | $80,850 | $78,420 | $60,210 | $62,859 | 105 |
| Denver | $76,240 | $75,040 | $49,770 | $59,819 | 106 |
| Fort Collins | $71,580 | $54,120 | $54,120 | $56,745 | 101 |
| Colorado Springs | $59,890 | $64,970 | $32,000 | $48,375 | 101 |
| Greeley | $53,500 | $41,670 | $41,670 | $43,522 | 100 |
*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 25-1081.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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