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Writers and Authors average salary by city in Colorado
- Fort Collins$92,440
- Boulder$90,190
- Colorado Springs$84,620
- Denver$77,800
- Greeley$74,840
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Collins | $92,440 | $102,570 | $50,340 | $70,503 | 101 |
| Boulder | $90,190 | $83,540 | $65,640 | $69,019 | 105 |
| Colorado Springs | $84,620 | $83,770 | $59,820 | $65,345 | 101 |
| Denver | $77,800 | $69,100 | $51,710 | $60,848 | 106 |
| Greeley | $74,840 | $82,060 | $59,180 | $58,895 | 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.
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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 27-3043.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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