97 Jobs That Pay Over $100K in Colorado (2024)

There are 97 occupations in Colorado with a median salary above $100K per year. The highest-paying is Physicians, Pathologists at $235,130/year. Based on 2024 Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024

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97
Jobs Over $100K

$235,130

#1: Physicians, Pathologists

$130,441

Avg of Qualifying Jobs

401,450

Workers in These Jobs

All 97 Jobs Paying Over $100K in Colorado

Ranked by median annual salary. Click any job to see the full salary breakdown.

#	Occupation	Median Salary	Mean Salary	Workers
1	Physicians, Pathologists	$235,130	$212,660	50
2	Family Medicine Physicians	$234,220	$244,640	3,470
3	Pediatricians, General	$229,780	$220,170	420
4	Nurse Anesthetists	$199,100	$215,870	530
5	Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates	$183,790	$178,020	600
6	Chief Executives	$179,900	$259,550	620
7	Sales Managers	$176,700	$194,770	9,950
8	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$174,600	$187,620	4,090
9	Computer and Information Systems Managers	$173,030	$184,520	12,080
10	Petroleum Engineers	$170,010	$162,190	970
11	Marketing Managers	$169,220	$183,890	5,970
12	Air Traffic Controllers	$168,580	$152,580	690
13	Financial Managers	$168,410	$190,270	10,700
14	Lawyers	$166,570	$194,760	16,680
15	Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers	$166,170	$179,460	5,490
16	Managers, All Other	$162,320	$168,620	13,290
17	Podiatrists	$161,450	$179,980	80
18	Compensation and Benefits Managers	$158,750	$169,960	200
19	Medical Dosimetrists	$156,470	$151,390	50
20	Purchasing Managers	$153,980	$170,900	1,040
21	Human Resources Managers	$149,340	$162,630	3,170
22	Public Relations Managers	$147,500	$156,370	960
23	Pharmacists	$144,240	$141,670	5,100
24	Administrative Services Managers	$142,260	$161,860	2,040
25	Natural Sciences Managers	$141,840	$156,160	1,390
26	Dentists, All Other Specialists	$138,900	$144,150	N/A
27	Physicists	$137,150	$142,670	1,030
28	Optometrists	$136,900	$143,910	960
29	Computer Hardware Engineers	$136,810	$139,830	2,920
30	Training and Development Managers	$136,380	$148,030	680
31	Industrial Production Managers	$135,370	$145,440	1,600
32	Aerospace Engineers	$135,280	$143,630	3,760
33	Nurse Midwives	$135,160	$126,100	280
34	Sales Engineers	$135,020	$152,680	1,950
35	Software Developers	$134,960	$145,420	45,270
36	Database Architects	$134,780	$141,890	2,180
37	Dentists, General	$133,860	$149,810	3,000
38	Computer Network Architects	$132,960	$137,390	11,160
39	Actuaries	$131,110	$132,990	760
40	Physician Assistants	$128,800	$130,020	2,990
41	Computer and Information Research Scientists	$126,840	$132,070	350
42	Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$126,540	$128,270	6,200
43	Fundraising Managers	$126,460	$140,140	540
44	General and Operations Managers	$126,030	$156,210	44,710
45	Medical and Health Services Managers	$125,840	$143,120	8,180
46	Engineers, All Other	$124,440	$124,650	2,590
47	Nurse Practitioners	$124,280	$121,990	3,680
48	Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers	$123,640	$130,360	210
49	Information Security Analysts	$123,590	$128,340	5,480
50	Physical Scientists, All Other	$123,590	$124,960	860
51	First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives	$121,910	$117,620	2,340
52	Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers	$120,480	$131,920	530
53	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers	$120,290	$128,340	1,970
54	Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians	$118,280	$118,700	350
55	Mathematicians	$116,630	$121,640	N/A
56	Database Administrators	$116,420	$116,470	1,950
57	Computer Occupations, All Other	$116,380	$140,460	7,810
58	Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$115,940	$114,210	6,430
59	Psychologists, All Other	$112,740	$108,040	330
60	Data Scientists	$111,970	$120,320	5,910
61	Genetic Counselors	$110,770	$105,500	50
62	Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay	$110,180	$105,620	300
63	Electrical Engineers	$110,010	$116,810	3,810
64	Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers	$109,900	$121,910	1,670
65	Power Distributors and Dispatchers	$109,800	$107,680	160
66	School Psychologists	$109,800	$111,720	1,260
67	Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers	$109,130	$102,550	440
68	Facilities Managers	$109,060	$115,860	1,900
69	Commercial Pilots	$107,490	$113,460	1,160
70	Chemical Engineers	$107,450	$113,830	690
71	Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers	$107,280	$111,820	720
72	Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors	$107,210	$115,740	250
73	Construction Managers	$106,650	$116,100	12,830
74	Radiation Therapists	$106,560	$109,470	340
75	Nuclear Medicine Technologists	$106,370	$103,940	240
76	Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary	$106,230	$106,720	5,290
77	Computer Systems Analysts	$105,980	$118,340	9,290
78	Economists	$105,060	$106,040	200
79	Speech-Language Pathologists	$105,040	$107,780	4,070
80	Emergency Management Directors	$104,590	$111,710	150
81	Veterinarians	$104,150	$110,510	2,220
82	Biochemists and Biophysicists	$103,980	$111,180	690
83	Atmospheric and Space Scientists	$103,960	$108,640	1,010
84	Dental Hygienists	$103,610	$101,790	4,700
85	Network and Computer Systems Administrators	$103,430	$104,620	10,880
86	Hydrologists	$103,170	$116,680	360
87	Education Administrators, Postsecondary	$102,970	$118,780	1,820
88	Environmental Engineers	$102,810	$111,490	1,530
89	Industrial Engineers	$102,150	$107,660	5,230
90	Occupational Therapists	$101,940	$104,950	3,540
91	Diagnostic Medical Sonographers	$101,840	$99,460	1,560
92	Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers	$101,710	$91,840	2,030
93	Mechanical Engineers	$101,700	$112,840	7,100
94	First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers	$101,000	$102,530	1,660
95	Project Management Specialists	$100,550	$107,660	30,400
96	Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists	$100,090	$95,680	590
97	Web and Digital Interface Designers	$100,070	$115,720	2,720

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Colorado High-Salary Insights

The $100K+ jobs in Colorado are concentrated in Management, Healthcare Practitioners, and Legal fields.

13.5% of all tracked occupations in CO earn a median salary above $100K. The entry point for this group is $100,070/year (Web and Digital Interface Designers), while the top earner makes $235,130/year.

Colorado ranks #11 among all 50 states for the number of $100K+ jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs pay over $100K a year in Colorado?

According to 2024 BLS data, there are 97 occupations in Colorado with a median annual salary above $100K. This represents 13.5% of all tracked occupations in CO.

What is the highest paying job in Colorado?

The highest paying occupation in Colorado is Physicians, Pathologists with a median salary of $235,130 per year based on 2024 BLS OEWS data.

What is the minimum salary to be on the $100K+ list in Colorado?

The entry point for the $100K+ list in Colorado is $100,070/year (Web and Digital Interface Designers). Any occupation with a median salary above $100K qualifies for this list.

What is the average salary of $100K+ jobs in Colorado?

The average median salary among all 97 occupations that pay over $100K in Colorado is $130,441 per year (2024 data).

How can I get a job that pays over $100K in Colorado?

High-paying jobs in Colorado typically require specialized education, certifications, or significant experience. Common fields include healthcare, technology, management, and engineering. Investing in relevant skills through certifications and advanced degrees can help you reach the $100K+ salary range. Check individual job pages for specific requirements.

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These are gross salaries. After federal, state, and FICA taxes, take-home pay is lower.

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Data Source & Methodology

This list includes all occupations with BLS-published state-level median salary data above $100K per year. Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 estimates. See our Methodology page for details.

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics