SOC 19-4099 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other — Fort Collins
Fort Collins-Loveland, CO · 3 metro areas compared
In Fort Collins, CO the median wage is $56,590.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Fort Collins, CO the median wage is $56,590. That is 9.1% lower than the national median of $62,280. Pay ranges from under $52,160 at the tenth percentile to more than $85,510 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $56,590 to $66,990.
Employment stands at 130, or 0.8 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Colorado Springs records the highest median at $68,560. Of the 423 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 261st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,160 | −16.2% |
| 25th | $56,590 | −9.1% |
| Median (50th) | $56,590 | −9.1% |
| 75th | $66,990 | +7.6% |
| 90th | $85,510 | +37.3% |
| Mean | $65,630 | +5.4% |
Other metro areas in Colorado
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colorado Springs | $68,560 | 130 | |
| 2 | Denver | $64,150 | — | |
| 3 | Greeley | $42,530 | 120 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Fort Collins run 3.1% above the national average, so the median of $56,590 buys what $54,888 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 11.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$56,590as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$54,888US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $56,590 a year, 9.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $52,160 to $85,510 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 130 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Colorado Springs, at $68,560.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other in Fort Collins, CO?
The median annual wage is $56,590, or $27.21 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $62,280, so pay in Fort Collins, CO is 9.1% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Fort Collins, CO earns more than $85,510 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $52,160 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Colorado Springs, at $68,560 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 130 jobs in this occupation in Fort Collins, CO. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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