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Technical Writers average salary by city in Colorado
- Boulder$115,710
- Denver$109,310
- Fort Collins$102,380
- Colorado Springs$101,190
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder | $115,710 | $105,840 | $88,520 | $85,849 | 105 |
| Denver | $109,310 | $103,360 | $82,640 | $81,628 | 106 |
| Fort Collins | $102,380 | $93,700 | $76,880 | $77,058 | 101 |
| Colorado Springs | $101,190 | $96,100 | $82,300 | $76,273 | 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 27-3042.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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