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Physicists average salary by city in Colorado
- Denver$165,840
- Colorado Springs$159,680
- Boulder$123,130
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | $165,840 | $166,140 | $130,640 | $118,029 | 106 |
| Colorado Springs | $159,680 | $158,070 | $108,160 | $114,090 | 101 |
| Boulder | $123,130 | $104,580 | $82,340 | $90,716 | 105 |
*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 19-2012.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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