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Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic average salary by city in Colorado
- Fort Collins$56,310
- Pueblo$51,880
- Greeley$50,590
- Denver$49,180
- Boulder$48,350
- Colorado Springs$47,930
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Collins | $56,310 | $58,730 | $41,950 | $45,656 | 101 |
| Pueblo | $51,880 | $48,010 | $39,560 | $42,291 | 92 |
| Greeley | $50,590 | $48,200 | $48,200 | $41,312 | 100 |
| Denver | $49,180 | $43,770 | $43,080 | $40,241 | 106 |
| Boulder | $48,350 | $44,020 | $38,790 | $39,610 | 105 |
| Colorado Springs | $47,930 | $41,990 | $41,990 | $39,291 | 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 51-4072.
- 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.
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