Median DOL Salary
$68,702
Total DOL Filings
163
Companies Hiring
76
Cost of Living Index
105.5
National avg = 100Location vs National
Aspen, CO$68,702
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Aspen, CO is 12.8% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Aspen
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspen Skiing Company | 47 | $56,139 | Other | |
| Design Workshop, Inc. | 12 | $57,750 | Other | |
| Aspen School District RE-1 | 11 | $64,791 | Other | |
| Mountain Temp Services, LLC | 8 | $36,400 | Other | |
| BOWDEN DEVELOPMENT COMPANY | 6 | $120,000 | Other | |
| ASPEN ESPRESSO COMPANY | 5 | $76,000 | Other | |
| STARWOOD MOUNTAIN RANCH LLC | 4 | $123,000 | Other | |
| Iconic Properties - Jerome LLC | 4 | $61,398 | Other | |
| MADIGAN AND COMPANY LLC | 3 | $100,000 | Other | |
| INDEPENDENCE PASS LLC. | 3 | $73,200 | Other | |
| ASPEN CLUB INTERNATIONAL LLC | 3 | $57,000 | Other | |
| ASPEN ART MUSEUM | 3 | $55,765 | Other | |
| THE LIBMAN COMPANY | 2 | $78,665 | Staffing | |
| ROWLAND+BROUGHTON ARCHITECTURE & URBAN DESIGN | 2 | $96,500 | Other | |
| SAGOME | 2 | $59,500 | Other | |
| PARAGON SYSTEMS INTEGRATION | 2 | $81,400 | Other | |
| Aspen Journalism | 2 | $56,784 | Other | |
| SPORT OBERMEYER LTD | 2 | $70,980 | Other | |
| BLUEGREEN, INC. | 2 | $92,000 | Other | |
| CITY OF ASPEN | 2 | $61,142 | Other | |
| JEAN ROBERTS GYM CORPORATION | 2 | $41,600 | Other | |
| Aspen Valley Ski & Snowboard Club | 2 | $55,000 | Other | |
| BURLINGAME CONSTRUCTION, INC. | 2 | $93,724 | Other | |
| DAVID JOHNSTON ARCHITECTS | 2 | $83,200 | Other | |
| Boca California, Inc. | 2 | $95,000 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Aspen
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | $120,000 | N/A | 5 |
| General and Operations Managers | $78,280 | -39.9% | 5 |
| Food Service Managers | $56,139 | -31.8% | 15 |
| Lodging Managers | $52,000 | -44.3% | 7 |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $37,440 | +0.5% | 8 |
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 Aspen, CO
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Aspen, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | $120,000 | $113,744 |
| General and Operations Managers | $78,280 | $74,199 |
| Food Service Managers | $56,139 | $53,212 |
| Lodging Managers | $52,000 | $49,289 |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $37,440 | $35,488 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Aspen, CO stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Aspen, CO
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.