DOL Median (Colorado)
$82,000
vs National
+36.7%
National: $60,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$77,725
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$82,000
+36.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$60,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Writers and Authors in Colorado earns $82,000 in nominal terms, which is 36.7% above the national average of $60,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 105.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $77,725 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Colorado
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| CRISPIN PORTER & BOGUSKY, LLC | $89,000 | 8 |
| CRISPIN PORTER AND BOGUSKY, LLC | $75,000 | 2 |
| EROM INC. | $64,688 | 3 |
| HAR MART CORP | $50,794 | 1 |
| Western Distributing Company | $40,000 | 1 |
| HARMONIZED BRAIN CENTERS | $33,000 | 1 |
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How much does a Writers and Authors make in Colorado?
The median Writers and Authors salary in Colorado is $82,000 based on 8 DOL filings.
Is Colorado a good place to work as a Writers and Authors?
A Writers and Authors in Colorado earns 36.7% more than the national median of $60,000, or $77,725 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.