DOL Median (Denver, CO)
$126,491
vs National
+27.6%
National: $99,100BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$119,897
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$126,491
+27.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$99,100
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Economists in Denver, CO earns $126,491 in nominal terms, which is 27.6% above the national average of $99,100. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 105.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $119,897 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Denver, CO
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Xcel Energy Services Inc. | $166,000 | 1 |
| Analysis Group, Inc. | $135,000 | 577 |
| KSL Advisors, LLC | $135,000 | 1 |
| Welltok, Inc. | $128,000 | 3 |
| Velocity Global | $100,443 | 3 |
| Western Union, LLC | $82,612 | 3 |
| Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/DHHS | $78,183 | 28 |
| ENERGY & RESOURCE CONSULTING GROUP LLC | $70,346 | 1 |
| EOG Resources, Inc. | $70,000 | 2 |
| MISSION ROCK RESIDENTIAL, LLC | $58,240 | 1 |
| Tiger Analytics Inc | N/A | 1 |
| Pacifica Group Inc. | N/A | 1 |
| S&P Global Inc. | N/A | 1 |
| Leprino Foods Company | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Economists make in Denver, CO?
The median Economists salary in Denver, CO is $126,491 based on 24 DOL filings.
Is Denver, CO a good place to work as a Economists?
A Economists in Denver, CO earns 27.6% more than the national median of $99,100, or $119,897 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.