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Optometrists average salary by city in Colorado
- Fort Collins$183,350
- Boulder$160,800
- Denver$160,020
- Colorado Springs$131,420
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Collins | $183,350 | $163,240 | $131,290 | $129,227 | 101 |
| Boulder | $160,800 | $153,500 | $118,870 | $114,806 | 105 |
| Denver | $160,020 | $158,130 | $127,310 | $114,307 | 106 |
| Colorado Springs | $131,420 | $131,980 | $102,300 | $96,017 | 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 29-1041.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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