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482 Jobs That Pay Over $50K in Colorado (2025)

Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed: 2026-05-19

There are 482 occupations in Colorado with a median salary above $50K per year. The highest-paying is Orthodontists at $416,000/year. Based on 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025

$50K+ $75K+ $100K+ $150K+

Average Salary by State

Average salaries across all 50 states. Click a state to see its $50K+ jobs.

$57,873

$89,679

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS 2025 Annual

AL $63,963 AK $79,599 AZ $72,019 AR $58,447 CA $83,172 CO $76,493 CT $78,019 DE $71,614 DC $89,679 FL $67,772 GA $69,372 HI $73,976 ID $67,243 IL $74,900 IN $68,360 IA $68,184 KS $65,075 KY $66,085 LA $62,928 ME $70,351 MD $79,476 MA $81,221 MI $70,102 MN $79,901 MS $57,873 MO $67,599 MT $65,918 NE $68,499 NV $69,352 NH $75,725 NJ $80,366 NM $68,121 NY $83,189 NC $67,685 ND $70,391 OH $69,737 OK $63,871 OR $75,924 PA $70,617 RI $78,209 SC $66,430 SD $64,417 TN $66,638 TX $68,700 UT $68,195 VT $74,078 VA $73,984 WA $86,472 WV $62,235 WI $71,762 WY $66,073

482
Jobs Over $50K

$416,000

#1: Orthodontists

$89,654

Avg of Qualifying Jobs

1,603,470

Workers in These Jobs

All 482 Jobs Paying Over $50K in Colorado

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

#	Occupation	Median Salary	Mean Salary	Workers
1	Orthodontists	$416,000	$404,120	160
2	Dermatologists	$398,810	$357,840	260
3	Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric	$385,410	$374,610	410
4	Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons	$360,820	$269,090	N/A
5	Neurologists	$356,250	$336,450	120
6	Radiologists	$344,270	$343,570	500
7	Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers	$307,490	$290,850	5,830
8	General Internal Medicine Physicians	$299,990	$291,400	450
9	Physicians, Pathologists	$294,510	$255,230	50
10	Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric	$288,050	$312,170	100
11	Psychiatrists	$266,370	$258,210	270
12	Family Medicine Physicians	$265,560	$249,500	2,700
13	Chief Executives	$213,370	$240,440	N/A
14	Computer and Information Systems Managers	$199,420	$202,500	11,510
15	Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates	$198,790	$191,340	620
16	Pediatricians, General	$196,440	$199,990	570
17	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$183,810	$197,840	4,900
18	Marketing Managers	$182,730	$196,210	6,010
19	Financial Managers	$182,690	$209,360	10,640
20	Sales Managers	$180,850	$200,720	8,780
21	Air Traffic Controllers	$177,380	$158,790	740
22	Petroleum Engineers	$172,190	$170,270	1,390
23	Purchasing Managers	$171,250	$183,310	1,320
24	Lawyers	$168,520	$206,440	16,720
25	Human Resources Managers	$166,400	$178,670	3,620
26	Dentists, General	$166,240	$160,810	2,940
27	Compensation and Benefits Managers	$165,770	$163,370	280
28	Advertising and Promotions Managers	$164,990	$177,040	180
29	Public Relations Managers	$162,870	$170,820	N/A
30	Administrative Services Managers	$157,000	$165,680	2,340
31	Aerospace Engineers	$156,190	$157,060	4,070
32	Computer Hardware Engineers	$156,080	$158,480	2,660
33	Pharmacists	$156,030	$150,510	4,560
34	Database Architects	$154,560	$146,780	1,950
35	Natural Sciences Managers	$152,730	$172,180	1,640
36	Optometrists	$152,000	$152,460	880
37	Podiatrists	$142,620	$162,450	150
38	Industrial Production Managers	$141,020	$153,040	1,730
39	Sales Engineers	$139,990	$145,880	2,800
40	Training and Development Managers	$139,980	$151,670	850
41	Commercial Pilots	$139,680	$152,820	1,240
42	Computer Network Architects	$139,230	$146,160	16,380
43	Software Developers	$138,390	$150,940	43,320
44	Nurse Midwives	$137,610	$138,520	180
45	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$136,930	$186,460	7,800
46	Information Security Analysts	$135,220	$142,660	5,700
47	Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products	$135,000	$140,020	4,150
48	Medical and Health Services Managers	$134,910	$150,380	8,400
49	Physician Assistants	$134,540	$139,580	3,270
50	Computer and Information Research Scientists	$133,160	$146,790	400
51	Nurse Practitioners	$132,930	$132,540	4,270
52	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers	$132,610	$140,330	2,310
53	General and Operations Managers	$131,840	$161,970	41,870
54	Veterinarians	$130,840	$137,190	2,340
55	Fundraising Managers	$130,010	$140,360	600
56	Operations Research Analysts	$129,880	$130,610	770
57	Emergency Management Directors	$129,660	$125,080	N/A
58	Computer Systems Analysts	$127,750	$132,980	6,230
59	Political Scientists	$127,260	$128,590	30
60	Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$127,010	$130,650	6,080
61	First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives	$126,810	$124,850	2,790
62	Chemical Engineers	$125,800	$126,060	720
63	Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay	$125,560	$115,690	210
64	Construction Managers	$124,830	$128,440	12,550
65	School Psychologists	$124,770	$124,220	1,380
66	Mechanical Engineers	$124,430	$124,410	7,190
67	Materials Engineers	$124,030	$125,720	810
68	Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$123,690	$123,340	5,110
69	Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers	$123,360	$100,930	530
70	Facilities Managers	$122,510	$131,060	2,150
71	Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary	$122,050	$108,140	370
72	Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers	$121,410	$129,600	220
73	Economists	$121,410	$127,020	240
74	Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors	$120,950	$127,770	210
75	Electrical Engineers	$120,760	$126,480	4,200
76	Actuaries	$120,440	$129,530	500
77	Financial Risk Specialists	$120,300	$123,870	1,050
78	Education Administrators, Postsecondary	$118,440	$142,720	1,770
79	Database Administrators	$118,340	$115,130	1,220
80	Data Scientists	$117,400	$126,800	6,280
81	Materials Scientists	$117,290	$118,330	370
82	Nuclear Medicine Technologists	$116,990	$116,200	200
83	Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers	$114,410	$132,120	1,480
84	Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$113,290	$126,480	1,170
85	Speech-Language Pathologists	$110,750	$116,960	4,420
86	Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers	$110,650	$118,650	N/A
87	Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary	$110,530	$117,650	5,760
88	First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers	$110,450	$123,580	8,230
89	Project Management Specialists	$110,050	$118,680	32,390
90	Industrial Engineers	$109,750	$116,240	5,200
91	Statisticians	$109,660	$114,520	780
92	Dental Hygienists	$109,580	$110,030	4,270
93	Diagnostic Medical Sonographers	$108,410	$108,310	1,430
94	Radiation Therapists	$108,020	$110,640	320
95	Surgical Assistants	$107,440	$106,660	N/A
96	Environmental Engineers	$106,890	$113,550	1,320
97	Occupational Therapists	$106,720	$111,620	3,390
98	Genetic Counselors	$106,100	$105,700	40
99	Detectives and Criminal Investigators	$105,480	$109,010	1,930
100	Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists	$105,380	$103,320	670
101	Management Analysts	$104,750	$118,010	14,360
102	Atmospheric and Space Scientists	$104,670	$115,630	1,150
103	Computer Programmers	$104,610	$119,260	930
104	Physicists	$104,580	$128,830	1,050
105	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$104,070	$113,260	1,100
106	Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers	$103,980	$97,770	2,370
107	Financial and Investment Analysts	$103,850	$116,590	8,040
108	Network and Computer Systems Administrators	$103,370	$109,360	8,360
109	Power Plant Operators	$102,780	$108,860	250
110	First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers	$102,580	$105,920	1,900
111	Architects, Except Landscape and Naval	$102,400	$110,290	3,290
112	Audiologists	$102,270	$101,450	430
113	Physical Therapists	$102,030	$103,870	5,630
114	Chemists	$101,980	$106,480	1,790
115	Civil Engineers	$101,420	$114,460	13,290
116	Occupational Health and Safety Specialists	$101,400	$105,830	3,080
117	Urban and Regional Planners	$101,340	$103,950	1,300
118	Hydrologists	$100,840	$122,740	360
119	Insurance Underwriters	$100,640	$111,330	2,040
120	Technical Writers	$100,610	$107,560	1,320
121	Registered Nurses	$100,260	$99,370	54,490
122	Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers	$100,080	$125,310	2,230
123	Art Directors	$99,990	$112,040	720
124	Financial Examiners	$99,610	$105,650	1,910
125	Food Scientists and Technologists	$99,580	$104,170	320
126	Physics Teachers, Postsecondary	$99,280	$99,950	280
127	Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians	$98,990	$107,360	660
128	Economics Teachers, Postsecondary	$98,870	$110,430	270
129	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$98,680	$100,200	810
130	Gas Plant Operators	$98,080	$93,470	570
131	Social and Community Service Managers	$97,440	$105,880	2,800
132	Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers	$97,350	$90,550	9,610
133	Budget Analysts	$97,100	$99,890	1,290
134	Accountants and Auditors	$97,030	$103,150	35,410
135	Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling	$97,000	$109,890	940
136	Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers	$96,820	$105,590	670
137	Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment	$96,680	$93,190	70
138	Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary	$96,600	$98,960	330
139	Logisticians	$96,090	$100,330	4,490
140	Web and Digital Interface Designers	$95,880	$107,680	3,250
141	Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes	$95,530	$115,420	80
142	Loan Officers	$94,520	$97,840	3,230
143	Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians	$94,190	$93,500	720
144	Fashion Designers	$94,140	$94,270	360
145	Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers	$93,750	$88,890	120
146	Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists	$93,050	$98,960	27,880
147	Postmasters and Mail Superintendents	$93,000	$91,990	200
148	Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists	$92,560	$99,510	1,980
149	Lodging Managers	$91,750	$107,460	1,100
150	Special Effects Artists and Animators	$91,290	$93,080	210
151	Commercial and Industrial Designers	$90,590	$89,340	400
152	Survey Researchers	$89,870	$93,840	110
153	Locomotive Engineers	$89,360	$92,960	480
154	Boilermakers	$89,350	$88,080	40
155	Personal Financial Advisors	$89,280	$123,110	6,730
156	Agricultural Engineers	$88,650	$93,790	30
157	Music Directors and Composers	$88,460	$92,810	160
158	Radiologic Technologists and Technicians	$87,760	$89,470	3,960
159	Labor Relations Specialists	$87,150	$96,780	470
160	Cartographers and Photogrammetrists	$86,960	$94,460	1,220
161	Cost Estimators	$86,940	$95,040	6,100
162	Rail Car Repairers	$86,630	$82,940	250
163	Respiratory Therapists	$86,220	$88,300	2,110
164	Mathematicians	$86,020	$111,900	60
165	Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health	$85,990	$98,930	2,580
166	Web Developers	$85,950	$89,940	1,680
167	Fire Inspectors and Investigators	$85,750	$91,210	N/A
168	Mechanical Drafters	$85,280	$93,270	580
169	Conservation Scientists	$84,820	$89,530	1,230
170	Film and Video Editors	$84,620	$88,300	380
171	Forensic Science Technicians	$84,010	$89,400	510
172	Signal and Track Switch Repairers	$83,930	$84,400	160
173	Buyers and Purchasing Agents	$83,590	$91,410	10,080
174	Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists	$83,300	$86,710	730
175	First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers	$83,260	$88,590	13,590
176	Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners	$83,010	$86,320	260
177	Computer Network Support Specialists	$82,750	$87,200	4,530
178	Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators	$82,590	$83,500	30
179	Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary	$82,530	$86,560	1,350
180	Compliance Officers	$82,450	$92,360	7,740
181	Instructional Coordinators	$82,160	$84,350	3,400
182	Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians	$82,080	$90,620	2,690
183	Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$81,930	$90,330	890
184	Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$81,920	$97,190	160
185	Transportation Inspectors	$81,820	$90,010	460
186	Microbiologists	$81,640	$91,930	370
187	First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers	$81,460	$85,530	810
188	Millwrights	$81,440	$74,690	200
189	Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators	$81,310	$78,280	560
190	Credit Analysts	$81,270	$99,050	870
191	Roof Bolters, Mining	$81,270	$82,040	40
192	First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers	$81,230	$87,220	21,380
193	Continuous Mining Machine Operators	$81,110	$81,120	290
194	Human Resources Specialists	$80,840	$88,440	19,450
195	Public Relations Specialists	$80,680	$95,790	7,410
196	Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary	$80,530	$86,150	110
197	Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$80,530	$89,810	920
198	Real Estate Brokers	$79,970	$91,510	3,280
199	Construction and Building Inspectors	$79,950	$83,300	3,700
200	Food Service Managers	$79,870	$89,350	2,440
201	Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas	$79,830	$77,110	110
202	Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel	$79,810	$93,520	37,810
203	Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment	$79,610	$81,010	2,200
204	Surveyors	$79,310	$82,630	1,620
205	Electrical and Electronics Drafters	$79,300	$87,340	750
206	Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors	$79,260	$79,290	190
207	Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products	$79,250	$91,500	27,530
208	Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,190	$84,620	160
209	Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,190	$93,090	340
210	Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining	$79,150	$78,280	70
211	Avionics Technicians	$79,000	$86,980	220
212	First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	$78,890	$84,740	9,580
213	Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,800	$93,320	210
214	Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,780	$84,550	170
215	Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,630	$86,390	220
216	Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars	$78,470	$81,850	370
217	History Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,410	$84,220	380
218	Interior Designers	$78,390	$86,940	2,300
219	Landscape Architects	$78,290	$85,610	690
220	Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,210	$90,800	2,080
221	Paralegals and Legal Assistants	$78,190	$80,760	5,620
222	Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,060	$76,880	390
223	Producers and Directors	$78,060	$86,150	1,960
224	Special Education Teachers, Preschool	$78,040	$77,160	810
225	Editors	$77,870	$79,150	1,830
226	Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$77,840	$87,480	410
227	Desktop Publishers	$77,750	$76,500	N/A
228	Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators	$77,620	$84,250	5,680
229	Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers	$77,600	$76,700	1,400
230	Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters	$77,550	$83,220	490
231	Hearing Aid Specialists	$77,540	$76,590	140
232	Airfield Operations Specialists	$77,500	$74,630	70
233	Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$77,440	$78,830	1,410
234	Crane and Tower Operators	$77,120	$76,030	470
235	Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$77,090	$79,240	330
236	Writers and Authors	$76,830	$81,030	1,300
237	Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	$76,810	$83,460	960
238	Orthotists and Prosthetists	$76,720	$78,440	N/A
239	First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers	$76,600	$79,750	26,100
240	Librarians and Media Collections Specialists	$76,480	$75,070	1,990
241	Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers	$76,410	$72,840	3,180
242	Foresters	$76,400	$74,560	210
243	Architectural and Civil Drafters	$76,370	$78,240	3,570
244	Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators	$76,200	$71,990	N/A
245	Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers	$76,140	$81,040	N/A
246	Training and Development Specialists	$75,790	$77,650	12,100
247	Surgical Technologists	$75,740	$72,820	2,100
248	Industrial Machinery Mechanics	$75,600	$75,240	7,260
249	Dietitians and Nutritionists	$75,510	$78,730	1,640
250	Soil and Plant Scientists	$75,430	$107,330	460
251	Occupational Therapy Assistants	$75,340	$76,690	710
252	Property Appraisers and Assessors	$75,150	$84,530	1,060
253	Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film	$74,990	$81,310	300
254	Wind Turbine Service Technicians	$74,740	$72,310	410
255	Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians	$74,730	$71,540	570
256	Fundraisers	$74,440	$79,870	2,470
257	Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School	$74,290	$73,510	4,010
258	Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators	$74,200	$72,670	2,620
259	Firefighters	$74,170	$78,380	6,510
260	Health Education Specialists	$74,150	$77,470	750
261	Broadcast Technicians	$74,040	$76,890	820
262	Chiropractors	$74,040	$69,390	1,340
263	Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses	$73,880	$70,820	4,920
264	Epidemiologists	$73,750	$79,930	430
265	Riggers	$73,720	$75,830	310
266	Curators	$73,630	$76,150	300
267	Advertising Sales Agents	$73,420	$89,370	1,110
268	Occupational Health and Safety Technicians	$73,110	$75,080	400
269	English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$72,910	$78,420	1,220
270	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$72,900	$73,330	18,310
271	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School	$72,750	$72,880	1,250
272	Wellhead Pumpers	$72,700	$72,130	370
273	Computer User Support Specialists	$71,900	$77,230	16,740
274	Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines	$71,830	$72,980	4,060
275	Interpreters and Translators	$71,790	$75,380	800
276	Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists	$71,680	$73,490	2,540
277	Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$71,670	$69,780	150
278	Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage	$71,600	$78,340	330
279	Transportation Security Screeners	$71,530	$67,870	1,250
280	Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers	$70,870	$66,020	160
281	Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists	$70,480	$71,010	4,600
282	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$70,130	$69,730	2,060
283	Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary	$70,060	$74,780	1,950
284	Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians	$70,050	$73,270	5,000
285	Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents	$69,740	$77,940	620
286	Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters	$69,640	$70,670	140
287	Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers	$69,570	$73,420	410
288	Communications Teachers, Postsecondary	$69,200	$77,030	560
289	First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers	$69,070	$69,010	250
290	Insurance Sales Agents	$68,730	$85,540	9,530
291	Anthropologists and Archeologists	$68,620	$74,900	250
292	Directors, Religious Activities and Education	$67,760	$77,380	100
293	Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	$67,240	$74,310	2,970
294	Judicial Law Clerks	$67,230	$66,290	140
295	Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents	$67,010	$94,260	12,360
296	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$66,870	$70,720	1,060
297	Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$66,850	$73,050	930
298	Medical Equipment Repairers	$66,720	$68,890	1,460
299	Recreational Therapists	$66,580	$67,540	200
300	Meter Readers, Utilities	$66,550	$69,740	150
301	Graphic Designers	$66,330	$74,460	4,200
302	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School	$66,310	$71,930	470
303	Farm and Home Management Educators	$66,230	$68,090	90
304	Special Education Teachers, Middle School	$66,130	$71,610	2,020
305	First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers	$66,030	$68,180	640
306	Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers	$66,020	$69,290	1,630
307	Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants	$65,850	$71,970	10,340
308	Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$65,730	$66,480	180
309	Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers	$65,620	$69,200	1,640
310	Chefs and Head Cooks	$65,400	$70,320	3,970
311	First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors	$65,380	$71,690	11,890
312	Brickmasons and Blockmasons	$65,260	$63,860	870
313	Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers	$65,200	$71,330	8,940
314	Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas	$64,820	$68,280	280
315	Physical Therapist Assistants	$64,810	$67,520	1,350
316	Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors	$64,780	$69,470	6,530
317	Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas	$64,730	$65,740	290
318	Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare	$64,620	$69,590	1,150
319	Athletic Trainers	$64,580	$69,050	380
320	Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators	$64,300	$66,900	300
321	Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks	$64,140	$65,400	2,580
322	Maintenance Workers, Machinery	$64,010	$65,930	740
323	Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks	$63,980	$67,530	7,800
324	Paramedics	$63,910	$67,480	2,110
325	Exercise Physiologists	$63,800	$63,230	370
326	Tool and Die Makers	$63,800	$65,620	160
327	Chemical Technicians	$63,770	$68,160	1,180
328	Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door	$63,770	$67,460	1,190
329	Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$63,760	$70,440	13,280
330	Child, Family, and School Social Workers	$63,720	$70,760	8,200
331	Clergy	$63,700	$66,160	440
332	Real Estate Sales Agents	$63,670	$73,650	6,120
333	Calibration Technologists and Technicians	$63,660	$73,410	260
334	Public Safety Telecommunicators	$63,520	$65,190	1,800
335	Healthcare Social Workers	$63,480	$67,170	3,670
336	Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	$63,410	$70,110	24,860
337	Bailiffs	$63,320	$64,280	70
338	Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters	$63,240	$69,090	10,080
339	Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity	$63,010	$61,830	3,540
340	Chemical Plant and System Operators	$62,870	$67,920	400
341	Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education	$62,870	$68,150	3,260
342	Carpenters	$62,830	$66,190	12,740
343	Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators	$62,620	$64,550	11,700
344	Tax Preparers	$62,620	$67,090	1,540
345	Mechanical Door Repairers	$62,460	$62,510	570
346	Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors	$62,390	$69,860	14,920
347	Glaziers	$62,340	$64,630	2,040
348	Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers	$62,250	$65,870	1,950
349	Electricians	$62,230	$66,310	17,010
350	Correctional Officers and Jailers	$62,140	$66,360	7,290
351	Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners	$62,050	$66,830	4,650
352	Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers	$61,780	$61,940	1,560
353	Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians	$61,780	$80,300	90
354	Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers	$61,570	$63,380	640
355	Barbers	$61,500	$59,140	480
356	Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers	$61,500	$63,650	25,350
357	Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics	$61,280	$63,980	12,300
358	Dental Laboratory Technicians	$61,220	$67,610	410
359	Massage Therapists	$61,060	$68,380	3,950
360	Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining	$61,020	$67,370	820
361	Brokerage Clerks	$60,950	$64,880	220
362	Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health	$60,930	$65,180	740
363	Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers	$60,850	$70,690	320
364	First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers	$60,840	$64,410	4,390
365	News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists	$60,770	$68,760	590
366	Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers	$60,770	$62,260	N/A
367	Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians	$60,760	$66,000	530
368	Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$60,740	$64,290	N/A
369	Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers	$60,700	$60,340	5,140
370	Marriage and Family Therapists	$60,700	$80,100	900
371	Sound Engineering Technicians	$60,630	$63,590	170
372	Postal Service Clerks	$60,530	$60,930	1,230
373	Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors	$60,310	$57,860	3,700
374	Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas	$60,290	$68,980	2,930
375	Machinists	$60,200	$62,650	2,800
376	Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles	$60,070	$60,450	N/A
377	Hazardous Materials Removal Workers	$59,920	$58,230	1,400
378	Automotive Body and Related Repairers	$59,880	$65,290	3,120
379	Postal Service Mail Carriers	$59,880	$62,480	5,100
380	Pipelayers	$59,740	$60,670	790
381	Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders	$59,590	$56,550	500
382	Medical Appliance Technicians	$59,560	$63,570	N/A
383	Flight Attendants	$59,500	$62,490	7,110
384	Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants	$59,490	$65,740	2,030
385	Biological Technicians	$59,400	$63,180	1,990
386	Community Health Workers	$59,260	$59,540	N/A
387	Archivists	$59,210	$64,830	70
388	Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$59,050	$63,750	1,820
389	Medical Records Specialists	$59,020	$61,810	1,780
390	Structural Iron and Steel Workers	$58,830	$61,010	860
391	Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators	$58,810	$57,140	920
392	Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs	$58,750	$58,550	3,140
393	Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks	$58,660	$59,110	1,380
394	First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services	$58,640	$60,050	4,150
395	Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers	$58,590	$60,410	4,970
396	Food Science Technicians	$58,540	$63,140	270
397	Animal Control Workers	$58,470	$58,520	170
398	Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators	$58,470	$60,490	1,910
399	Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers	$58,350	$60,840	5,220
400	Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$58,300	$59,870	100
401	First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers	$58,200	$61,600	26,390
402	Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$57,970	$56,220	140
403	Costume Attendants	$57,960	$57,340	40
404	Surveying and Mapping Technicians	$57,890	$60,020	2,340
405	Sheet Metal Workers	$57,880	$60,390	1,660
406	Tile and Stone Setters	$57,690	$56,180	870
407	Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers	$57,680	$59,870	550
408	Forest and Conservation Technicians	$57,550	$62,090	1,040
409	Word Processors and Typists	$57,550	$55,700	60
410	Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$57,500	$57,530	110
411	Credit Counselors	$57,130	$58,940	360
412	Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers	$57,120	$58,680	220
413	Embalmers	$57,100	$56,780	70
414	Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians	$57,050	$61,140	50
415	Acupuncturists	$56,950	$70,710	N/A
416	Motorcycle Mechanics	$56,850	$55,760	420
417	Audio and Video Technicians	$56,790	$61,110	830
418	Hydrologic Technicians	$56,780	$65,580	N/A
419	Loan Interviewers and Clerks	$56,760	$55,570	2,500
420	Travel Agents	$56,570	$59,200	1,100
421	Helpers--Electricians	$56,420	$53,700	N/A
422	Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers	$56,160	$60,010	260
423	Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers	$56,110	$59,310	530
424	Helpers--Roofers	$55,860	$56,230	N/A
425	Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders	$55,770	$55,420	100
426	Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians	$55,400	$56,710	270
427	Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators	$55,270	$57,660	1,580
428	Procurement Clerks	$55,210	$55,380	830
429	Floor Sanders and Finishers	$55,180	$54,080	130
430	First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers	$55,100	$57,810	4,070
431	Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping	$54,880	$55,700	1,660
432	First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers	$54,680	$59,220	1,520
433	First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers	$54,530	$57,830	3,160
434	Skincare Specialists	$54,500	$64,440	1,510
435	Tapers	$54,500	$53,130	N/A
436	Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers	$54,380	$55,420	1,160
437	Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance	$54,070	$58,140	3,470
438	Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers	$54,070	$54,200	170
439	Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks	$54,000	$56,560	26,140
440	Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$53,780	$53,510	N/A
441	Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$53,590	$66,000	1,470
442	Office Clerks, General	$53,550	$56,890	31,770
443	Painters, Construction and Maintenance	$52,970	$56,370	3,480
444	Billing and Posting Clerks	$52,670	$54,400	8,170
445	Bus Drivers, School	$52,620	$54,770	3,840
446	Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics	$52,620	$56,360	690
447	Semiconductor Processing Technicians	$52,360	$53,940	790
448	Highway Maintenance Workers	$52,350	$55,710	1,990
449	Home Appliance Repairers	$52,220	$57,100	550
450	Crematory Operators	$52,060	$54,540	70
451	Museum Technicians and Conservators	$51,990	$55,840	290
452	Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators	$51,910	$62,950	250
453	Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$51,750	$51,580	700
454	Roofers	$51,750	$56,170	3,340
455	Prepress Technicians and Workers	$51,730	$54,380	150
456	Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners	$51,700	$56,270	500
457	Cargo and Freight Agents	$51,390	$54,950	850
458	Tree Trimmers and Pruners	$51,390	$54,020	1,200
459	Carpet Installers	$51,280	$55,700	190
460	Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$51,280	$49,950	40
461	Maintenance and Repair Workers, General	$51,280	$55,380	22,960
462	Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders	$51,200	$52,700	80
463	Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors	$51,170	$57,010	820
464	Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters	$51,120	$53,160	330
465	Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$51,110	$50,950	240
466	Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers	$51,110	$49,250	160
467	Helpers--Carpenters	$50,900	$48,970	200
468	Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks	$50,820	$49,650	210
469	Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall	$50,800	$54,960	1,210
470	Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$50,790	$55,080	1,400
471	Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys	$50,660	$92,440	310
472	Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators	$50,570	$53,190	8,570
473	First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers	$50,550	$53,710	25,510
474	Slaughterers and Meat Packers	$50,480	$51,010	1,590
475	Agricultural Inspectors	$50,430	$56,080	280
476	Social Science Research Assistants	$50,430	$52,370	100
477	Court, Municipal, and License Clerks	$50,410	$52,240	7,920
478	Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers	$50,390	$51,350	2,470
479	Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders	$50,370	$54,540	910
480	Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists	$50,170	$57,220	210
481	Bill and Account Collectors	$50,090	$51,900	1,670
482	Furniture Finishers	$50,000	$51,650	170

Colorado High-Salary Insights

The $50K+ jobs in Colorado are concentrated in Healthcare Practitioners, Management, and Transportation fields.

71.5% of all tracked occupations in CO earn a median salary above $50K. The entry point for this group is $50,000/year (Furniture Finishers), while the top earner makes $416,000/year.

Colorado ranks #8 among all 50 states for the number of $50K+ jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs pay over $50K a year in Colorado?

According to 2025 BLS data, there are 482 occupations in Colorado with a median annual salary above $50K. This represents 71.5% of all tracked occupations in CO.

What is the highest paying job in Colorado?

The highest paying occupation in Colorado is Orthodontists with a median salary of $416,000 per year based on 2025 BLS OEWS data.

What is the minimum salary to be on the $50K+ list in Colorado?

The entry point for the $50K+ list in Colorado is $50,000/year (Furniture Finishers). Any occupation with a median salary above $50K qualifies for this list.

What is the average salary of $50K+ jobs in Colorado?

The average median salary among all 482 occupations that pay over $50K in Colorado is $89,654 per year (2025 data).

How can I get a job that pays over $50K 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 $50K+ salary range. Check individual job pages for specific requirements.

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Data Source & Methodology

This list includes all occupations with BLS-published state-level median salary data above $50K per year. Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. See our Methodology page for details.

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics