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Architectural and Civil Drafters average salary by city in Colorado
- Denver$83,770
- Boulder$77,260
- Greeley$73,190
- Fort Collins$69,910
- Colorado Springs$68,840
- Pueblo$66,060
- Grand Junction$62,610
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | $83,770 | $79,860 | $65,350 | $64,785 | 106 |
| Boulder | $77,260 | $75,200 | $61,600 | $60,491 | 105 |
| Greeley | $73,190 | $67,720 | $61,720 | $57,807 | 100 |
| Fort Collins | $69,910 | $63,930 | $48,980 | $55,644 | 101 |
| Colorado Springs | $68,840 | $61,850 | $48,640 | $54,938 | 101 |
| Pueblo | $66,060 | $48,060 | $46,890 | $53,061 | 92 |
| Grand Junction | $62,610 | $58,350 | $46,670 | $50,441 | 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.
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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 17-3011.
- 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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