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Childcare Workers average salary by city in Colorado
- Boulder$44,280
- Denver$43,760
- Colorado Springs$39,120
- Greeley$37,890
- Fort Collins$37,280
- Grand Junction$36,630
- Pueblo$36,470
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder | $44,280 | $43,380 | $37,690 | $36,519 | 105 |
| Denver | $43,760 | $44,320 | $39,400 | $36,124 | 106 |
| Colorado Springs | $39,120 | $37,160 | $35,070 | $32,600 | 101 |
| Greeley | $37,890 | $36,690 | $34,240 | $31,666 | 100 |
| Fort Collins | $37,280 | $36,420 | $34,080 | $31,203 | 101 |
| Grand Junction | $36,630 | $35,390 | $34,000 | $30,709 | 95 |
| Pueblo | $36,470 | $35,230 | $32,870 | $30,587 | 92 |
*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 39-9011.
- 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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