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Plant and System Operators, All Other average salary by city in Colorado
- Boulder$71,640
- Fort Collins$69,960
- Colorado Springs$62,000
- Denver$55,780
- Greeley$49,540
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder | $71,640 | $57,500 | $53,860 | $56,785 | 105 |
| Fort Collins | $69,960 | $70,820 | $51,740 | $55,677 | 101 |
| Colorado Springs | $62,000 | $61,840 | $44,600 | $49,977 | 101 |
| Denver | $55,780 | $48,550 | $47,620 | $45,253 | 106 |
| Greeley | $49,540 | $46,860 | $44,470 | $40,514 | 100 |
*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.
Plant and System Operators, All Other salary in other states
Plant and System Operators, All Other salary by city and state
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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 51-8099.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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