Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other pay range in Denver
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,760 a year or less, while the top 10% make $130,310 or more. The middle half of other life, physical, and social science technicians in Denver earn between $45,760 and $81,570.
- $46K10th
- $46K25th
- $64KMedian
- $82K75th
- $130K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $73,300 | $6,108 | $35.24 |
| Median | $64,150 | $5,346 | $30.84 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $45,760 | $3,813 | $22.00 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $81,570 | $6,798 | $39.22 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other pay in Denver vs. Colorado and the U.S.
Other life, physical, and social science technicians in Denver earn 3% more than the Colorado average ($70,840) and 11% more than the U.S. average ($66,280). At the median the gap is +3% against the U.S. median of $62,280.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | $73,300 | $64,150 | $45,760 | $130,310 | n/a |
| Colorado | $70,840 | $63,760 | $45,760 | $116,530 | 1,860 |
| United States | $66,280 | $62,280 | $39,000 | $102,690 | 73,910 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other salary after taxes in Denver
On the average salary of $73,300, a single filer in Denver takes home about $57,880 a year, or $4,823 a month and $2,226 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Colorado's FAMLI premium and the flat monthly occupational privilege taxes of Denver, Aurora and a few other cities are not included.
Is Denver a good place for other life, physical, and social science technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Denver area are 6% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 105.8), so the average $73,300 buys what about $69,293 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Denver ($62,320). A typical home costs $573,221, or 7.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other salary in other Colorado cities
Denver ranks 2nd of 4 Colorado metro areas for this job; Colorado Springs pays the most ($77,000).
- Colorado Springs$77,000
- Denver$73,300
- Fort Collins$65,630
- Greeley$52,710
All Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other salaries in Colorado
Highest-paying cities for other life, physical, and social science technicians
Oklahoma City, OK pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($99,540).
- Oklahoma City, OK$99,540
- Atlanta, GA$95,910
- Lawton, OK$90,840
- Bridgeport, CT$90,810
- San Jose, CA$89,560
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other salary by city
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Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other salary in Denver: questions
How much do other life, physical, and social science technicians make an hour in Denver?
$35.24 an hour on average, and $30.84 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other life, physical, and social science technicians salary in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,760 a year and the 25th percentile is $45,760, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other life, physical, and social science technicians take-home pay in Denver?
About $57,880 a year ($4,823 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $73,300. Colorado's FAMLI premium and the flat monthly occupational privilege taxes of Denver, Aurora and a few other cities are not included.
Do other life, physical, and social science technicians earn more in Denver than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% more than the U.S. average for this job ($66,280).
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 19-4099; area Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO (19740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 12.7%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Colorado's FAMLI premium and the flat monthly occupational privilege taxes of Denver, Aurora and a few other cities are not included.
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