Comprehensive salary overview for Colorado based on 2,818,810 workers across 715 occupations tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024
These are the highest paying occupations in Colorado based on median annual salary from BLS data.
| # | Occupation | Median Salary | Mean Salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Airline Pilot | $211,860 | $254,770 | 5,840 |
| 2 | Nurse Anesthetists | $207,120 | $205,020 | 630 |
| 3 | Pediatricians, General | $205,310 | $219,260 | 400 |
| 4 | Chief Executives | $194,810 | $280,170 | N/A |
| 5 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $191,640 | $185,070 | 620 |
| 6 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $180,240 | $194,260 | 12,450 |
| 7 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $176,610 | $190,260 | 4,320 |
| 8 | Financial Manager | $174,840 | $198,380 | 11,460 |
| 9 | Sales Manager | $174,840 | $195,210 | 9,520 |
| 10 | Podiatrists | $174,660 | $193,290 | 140 |
| 11 | Marketing Manager | $173,390 | $187,810 | 6,230 |
| 12 | Air Traffic Controllers | $172,310 | $153,010 | 780 |
| 13 | Lawyer | $167,970 | $208,710 | 17,160 |
| 14 | Petroleum Engineers | $167,540 | $168,220 | 1,140 |
| 15 | Managers, All Other | $164,010 | $172,050 | 13,710 |
| 16 | Purchasing Managers | $163,610 | $193,240 | 1,250 |
| 17 | Computer Hardware Engineers | $162,920 | $159,920 | 2,920 |
| 18 | Compensation and Benefits Managers | $159,570 | $170,350 | 220 |
| 19 | Public Relations Managers | $157,150 | $164,660 | N/A |
| 20 | Human Resources Manager | $154,500 | $166,110 | N/A |
| 21 | Pharmacist | $151,680 | $145,690 | 5,130 |
| 22 | Aerospace Engineers | $151,570 | $154,710 | 4,020 |
| 23 | Database Architects | $151,460 | $152,940 | 2,140 |
| 24 | Medical Dosimetrists | $151,290 | $147,310 | 40 |
| 25 | Administrative Services Managers | $145,650 | $160,560 | 2,220 |
The 10 lowest paying occupations in Colorado by median annual salary.
| Occupation | Median Salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Gambling Dealers | $29,990 | 520 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $31,390 | 21,750 |
| Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products | $32,260 | 240 |
| Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners | $32,880 | N/A |
| Bartenders | $33,780 | 17,670 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $34,400 | 10,160 |
| Demonstrators and Product Promoters | $34,710 | 1,010 |
| Helpers--Electricians | $34,790 | 140 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $34,990 | 42,510 |
| Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants | $35,070 | 140 |
The most common jobs in Colorado by total number of workers.
| Occupation | Workers | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 78,720 | $35,440 |
| Retail Salespersons | 74,640 | $36,960 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 56,840 | $40,710 |
| Cashiers | 55,700 | $35,760 |
| Registered Nurse | 54,510 | $96,520 |
| Software Developer | 48,980 | $134,540 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | 46,350 | $89,860 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 45,890 | $46,020 |
| General and Operations Managers | 43,140 | $130,340 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 42,510 | $34,990 |
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All salary data on this page comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024 estimates. The average salary shown is the mean across all tracked occupations weighted by employment. For methodology details, see our Methodology page.