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Architects, Except Landscape and Naval average salary by city in Colorado
- Boulder$113,300
- Denver$112,530
- Fort Collins$106,430
- Colorado Springs$101,950
- Grand Junction$95,410
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder | $113,300 | $104,550 | $79,390 | $84,260 | 105 |
| Denver | $112,530 | $104,090 | $80,750 | $83,752 | 106 |
| Fort Collins | $106,430 | $100,810 | $76,130 | $79,729 | 101 |
| Colorado Springs | $101,950 | $97,080 | $74,780 | $76,774 | 101 |
| Grand Junction | $95,410 | $78,850 | $73,120 | $72,461 | 95 |
*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.
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval salary in other states
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval 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 17-1011.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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