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Mechanical Drafters average salary by city in Colorado
- Boulder$109,830
- Denver$94,930
- Colorado Springs$92,970
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder | $109,830 | $102,710 | $84,150 | $81,971 | 105 |
| Denver | $94,930 | $90,160 | $71,080 | $72,145 | 106 |
| Colorado Springs | $92,970 | $87,860 | $70,720 | $70,852 | 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 17-3013.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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