Denver Plasma Market
10+
Plasma centers in Denver metro
Denver Plasma Overview
Denver has 10+ plasma donation centers across the Front Range. Tech industry, universities, and outdoor lifestyle create growing donor market.
- CU Boulder: Buffaloes - flagship state university
- DU: University of Denver Pioneers
- Broncos: NFL football passion
- Tech growth: Booming industry
Top Denver Plasma Centers 2026
| Center | Location | New Donor Bonus |
|---|---|---|
| BioLife | Denver metro | $900-$1,100 |
| CSL Plasma | Denver County | $850-$1,050 |
| Octapharma | Front Range | $900-$1,100 |
| Grifols | Greater Denver | $850-$1,000 |
| KEDPLASMA | Multiple locations | $800-$950 |
2026 Denver Pay Rates
| Center | 1st/Week | 2nd/Week | Monthly Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| BioLife | $55-$65 | $90-$115 | $920 |
| CSL Plasma | $50-$60 | $85-$110 | $880 |
| Octapharma | $55-$65 | $90-$115 | $920 |
| Grifols | $50-$60 | $85-$105 | $860 |
Centers by Denver Area
Downtown / LoDo
- Urban core
- Coors Field area
Capitol Hill / DU
- University of Denver
- Central Denver
Boulder
- CU Boulder campus
- 30 miles northwest
Aurora / East
- Growing suburb
- Diverse community
Lakewood / West
- Jefferson County
- Foothills access
Denver Donor Tips
- CU Buffaloes: 35,000+ students in Boulder
- DU Pioneers: Private university, hockey famous
- Altitude matters: Drink extra water at 5,280 feet
- Broncos Sundays: Downtown packed on game days
- Ski season: Weekends can be crazy traffic
Altitude Considerations
Mile High City effects:
- 5,280 feet: Higher altitude affects hydration
- Drink more water: Extra hydration essential
- New to Denver: Acclimate before donating
- Dry climate: Humidity is low
Tech Industry
Growing tech scene:
- Tech hub: Major companies expanding
- Startups: Growing ecosystem
- Remote workers: Many relocating here
- High incomes: But rent is rising fast
University Presence
Colorado higher education:
- CU Boulder: 35,000+ students, Pac-12
- DU: 12,000+ students, private
- Metro State: 20,000+ students
- CU Denver: Downtown campus
Outdoor Lifestyle
Active community:
- Hiking/skiing: Very active population
- Healthy donors: Active people often healthy
- Hydration key: Active + altitude = drink water
- Protein needs: Athletes need more
Denver vs. Colorado Springs
Colorado options:
- Denver: State's largest, tech hub
- Colorado Springs: Military, more affordable
- 70 miles apart: Stay local
- Similar rates: Colorado pricing
Mile High City
Denver's tech growth, universities, and outdoor lifestyle create strong plasma demand. Remember to hydrate extra at altitude! Whether you're a Buffalo, Pioneer, or tech worker, plasma provides extra income in the Mile High City.
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