Median DOL Salary
$87,690
Total DOL Filings
163
Companies Hiring
91
Cost of Living Index
105.5
National avg = 100Location vs National
Arvada, CO$87,690
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Arvada, CO is 43.9% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Arvada
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLC | 31 | $88,695 | Other | |
| Highlands Landscaping and Fencing, LLC | 11 | $46,904 | Other | |
| R S InfoCon, Inc. | 6 | $74,000 | Other | |
| SUNDYNE LLC | 6 | $99,303 | Other | |
| Yak and Yeti, LLC | 5 | $27,000 | Other | |
| LivaNova USA, Inc. | 4 | $99,000 | Other | |
| BIRNER DENTAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES | 4 | $132,000 | Other | |
| Larsen & Toubro Infotech Limited | 4 | $74,714 | Other | |
| ORION REGISTRAR, INC. | 3 | $47,362 | Other | |
| Insticator, Inc. | 3 | $90,407 | Other | |
| GRACE CHURCH OF ARVADA | 3 | $57,148 | Other | |
| Jeffco Public Schools District R1 | 3 | $72,862 | Other | |
| ARBOR NETWORKS | 2 | $84,736 | Other | |
| FILM PHARM, INC | 2 | $52,057 | Other | |
| RECOM POWER, INC. | 2 | $69,870 | Other | |
| LTIMindtree Limited | 2 | $103,210 | Staffing | |
| Natera, Inc. | 2 | $130,000 | Other | |
| MILENDER WHITE CONSTRUCTION CO. | 2 | $57,918 | Other | |
| Juniper Networks (US), Inc. | 2 | $108,992 | Other | |
| Cisco Systems, Inc. | 2 | $123,000 | Other | |
| JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS | 2 | $51,706 | Other | |
| WANCO INC | 2 | $59,280 | Other | |
| Carbon Capture America, Inc. | 2 | $110,000 | Other | |
| Veeva Systems Inc. | 2 | $128,000 | Other | |
| PRESCIENTCO INC | 2 | $192,500 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Arvada
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineers | $71,136 | -34.2% | 8 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers | $46,904 | -22.6% | 8 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $30,264 | -22.7% | 9 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Colorado
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for Colorado.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $211,860 | 5,840 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $207,120 | 630 |
| Pediatricians, General | $205,310 | 400 |
| Chief Executives | $194,810 | N/A |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $191,640 | 620 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $180,240 | 12,450 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $176,610 | 4,320 |
| Sales Managers | $174,840 | 9,520 |
| Financial Managers | $174,840 | 11,460 |
| Podiatrists | $174,660 | 140 |
Salary Trend in Arvada, CO
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Arvada, CO has a cost of living index of 105.5, which is 5.5% more expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $94,787 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineers | $71,136 | $67,427 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers | $46,904 | $44,459 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $30,264 | $28,686 |
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.