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Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers average salary by city in Colorado
- Denver$138,380
- Boulder$132,060
- Grand Junction$123,730
- Fort Collins$104,730
- Colorado Springs$96,700
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | $138,380 | $120,480 | $90,840 | $100,468 | 106 |
| Boulder | $132,060 | $107,860 | $73,620 | $96,427 | 105 |
| Grand Junction | $123,730 | $121,820 | $87,430 | $91,100 | 95 |
| Fort Collins | $104,730 | $94,300 | $66,430 | $78,608 | 101 |
| Colorado Springs | $96,700 | $80,660 | $73,650 | $73,312 | 101 |
*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 19-2042.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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