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💰 COL Index: 100 — Below Avg Cost

Salaries in Longmont, CO

Modeled occupation planning estimates with gross-pay and cost-context formulas.

Model generated 2026-02-26 · Methodology reviewed July 16, 2026 · 40 selected occupations

Selected-Role Model Average
$54,367
unweighted modeled medians; not a worker average
Purchasing-Power Model
$54,421
model average ÷ 99.9 × 100
Highest Modeled Role
Software Developer
$127,221
City 1BR Rent Reference
$1,548
monthly context; not a current quote

What does the salary model mean for Longmont?

$54,367 is the unweighted arithmetic average of the modeled medians for these 40 selected occupations. It is not an official mean or median for all local workers.

Model average$54,367/year
Gross monthly equivalent$4,531/month
Household income context$82,984

Keep the measures separate: gross monthly salary is before taxes and deductions; household income can include multiple earners; the selected-role model average is not weighted by local employment.

🏆 Highest Modeled Values in This 40-Role Set

Ranked by modeled annual occupation median. These are planning estimates, not direct local OEWS rows.

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Software Developer

$127,221
💡 Purchasing-power model $127,348
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $61.16/hr
National projected growth +17.0%
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Accountant

$86,054
💡 Purchasing-power model $86,140
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $41.37/hr
National projected growth +3.0%
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Registered Nurse

$86,044
💡 Purchasing-power model $86,130
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $41.37/hr
National projected growth +6.0%
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Elementary School Teacher

$63,650
💡 Purchasing-power model $63,714
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $30.60/hr
National projected growth +3.0%
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Electrician

$61,531
💡 Purchasing-power model $61,593
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $29.58/hr
National projected growth +3.0%
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📋 Complete Salary Guide — All 40 Occupations in Longmont

Purchasing-power equivalent = modeled annual median divided by the planning cost index (99.9/100). It does not estimate taxes or take-home pay. This city cost reference is below 100.

Showing all 40 occupations.

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1 Software Developer $127,221
2 Accountant $86,054
3 Registered Nurse $86,044
4 Elementary School Teacher $63,650
5 Electrician $61,531
6 Real Estate Agent $61,461
7 Heavy Truck Driver $53,074
8 Data Analyst $49,985
9 Plumber $49,985
10 Loan Officer $49,985
11 Paralegal $49,985
12 Carpenter $49,985
13 Human Resources Specialist $49,985
14 Welder $49,985
15 Graphic Designer $49,985
16 Insurance Agent $49,985
17 Physical Therapist $49,985
18 Financial Analyst $49,985
19 Pharmacist $49,985
20 HVAC Technician $49,985
21 Police Officer $49,985
22 Nursing Assistant (CNA) $49,985
23 Construction Manager $49,985
24 Dental Hygienist $49,985
25 Firefighter $49,985
26 Marketing Manager $49,985
27 Nail Technician $49,985
28 Web Developer $49,985
29 Cosmetologist $49,985
30 Personal Trainer $49,985
31 Chef/Head Cook $49,985
32 Medical Assistant $49,985
33 Auto Mechanic $49,985
34 Veterinary Technician $49,985
35 Social Worker $49,985
36 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) $49,985
37 Pharmacy Technician $49,985
38 Dental Assistant $49,985
39 Project Manager $49,985
40 Security Guard $36,129

OCity planning estimates. National occupation references are inputs; displayed city values are modeled rather than direct local BLS occupation rows.

Longmont salary model: formulas, sources and limitations

Stored occupation model comparison

modeled estimate ÷ stored national reference = row comparison

On this owner, estimate-to-reference ratios are 0.317×–1.499× across occupations. Ratios can vary by occupation, so this is not described as one citywide multiplier or a direct local OEWS download.

Purchasing-power equivalent

modeled estimate ÷ 99.9 × 100

This comparison does not estimate taxes or take-home pay and is not an official BLS adjustment.

Limitations. “Average” is unweighted across selected occupations. Growth fields are national occupation projections, not local forecasts. City and metro geographies can differ. Repeated stored employment counts are not presented as local jobs.
BLS OEWS methodologyBLS national projectionsCensus/ACS income context

Model generated 2026-02-26; methodology reviewed July 16, 2026.

🏙️ Living Costs in Longmont

🏠
1BR Rent
$1,548/mo
🏡
2BR Rent
$1,935/mo
🏘️
Median Home
$517,045
📉
Unemployment
3.4%
💳
Median Income
$82,984
🎓
College Educated
49%
🚶
Walk Score
35/100
📊
Cost of Living
100
Below Avg Cost
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❓ Longmont Salary FAQ

What does the average salary in Longmont mean on this page?

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$54,367 is the unweighted arithmetic average of the modeled medians for 40 selected occupations. It is not an official mean or median for all Longmont workers.

What is the monthly salary estimate in Longmont?

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The selected-occupation model average equals about $4,531 per month before taxes and deductions. This gross arithmetic conversion is not take-home pay or household income.

What is a good salary in Longmont?

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There is no universal threshold. Household size, current housing quotes, taxes, debt, benefits, transportation and other recurring costs determine fit. The figures here are planning references, not affordability guarantees.

Are these direct local BLS salary observations for Longmont?

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No. Each stored city planning estimate is compared with its stored national occupation reference. The estimate-to-reference relationship is 0.317×–1.499× across occupations; it is not represented as one universal city multiplier or a direct local BLS observation.

📝 Planning Takeaways for Longmont

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