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Education Administrators, Postsecondary average salary by city in Colorado
- Denver$152,930
- Boulder$146,430
- Fort Collins$144,300
- Greeley$141,350
- Colorado Springs$119,560
- Pueblo$115,140
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | $152,930 | $120,560 | $86,740 | $109,773 | 106 |
| Boulder | $146,430 | $131,350 | $102,170 | $105,616 | 105 |
| Fort Collins | $144,300 | $107,310 | $85,160 | $104,254 | 101 |
| Greeley | $141,350 | $128,750 | $104,820 | $102,368 | 100 |
| Colorado Springs | $119,560 | $103,310 | $80,740 | $88,388 | 101 |
| Pueblo | $115,140 | $103,150 | $85,890 | $85,473 | 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 11-9033.
- 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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