Natural Sciences Managers Salary in Colorado

Natural sciences managers in Colorado earn the most in Boulder (average $214,660 a year) and the least in Denver ($158,690), across the 4 Colorado metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the natural sciences managers average at $172,180 and the median at $152,730 for 1,640 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $180,250.

Natural Sciences Managers average salary by city in Colorado

Boulder$214,660
Fort Collins$169,640
Colorado Springs$169,600
Denver$158,690

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Boulder	$214,660	$210,340	$173,880	$150,987	105
Fort Collins	$169,640	$152,730	$129,230	$120,459	101
Colorado Springs	$169,600	$148,240	$122,570	$120,434	101
Denver	$158,690	$141,080	$101,090	$113,457	106

*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.

Natural Sciences Managers salary in other states

Natural Sciences Managers salary by city and state

More about pay in Colorado

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 11-9121.
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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