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Opticians, Dispensing average salary by city in Colorado
- Denver$54,460
- Boulder$53,020
- Fort Collins$49,820
- Greeley$48,330
- Colorado Springs$46,820
- Grand Junction$43,650
- Pueblo$43,010
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | $54,460 | $49,750 | $45,850 | $44,251 | 106 |
| Boulder | $53,020 | $50,840 | $47,650 | $43,157 | 105 |
| Fort Collins | $49,820 | $47,360 | $42,820 | $40,727 | 101 |
| Greeley | $48,330 | $46,440 | $41,760 | $39,595 | 100 |
| Colorado Springs | $46,820 | $45,240 | $39,530 | $38,448 | 101 |
| Grand Junction | $43,650 | $44,360 | $39,870 | $36,041 | 95 |
| Pueblo | $43,010 | $42,060 | $36,960 | $35,554 | 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 29-2081.
- 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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