Median DOL Salary
$78,787
Total DOL Filings
2,220
Companies Hiring
560
Cost of Living Index
105.5
National avg = 100Location vs National
Aurora, CO$78,787
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Aurora, CO is 29.3% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Aurora
Highest-Paying Occupations in Aurora
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $160,000 | +28.2% | 90 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $150,000 | -16.8% | 5 |
| Dentists, General | $120,000 | -11.9% | 17 |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $91,000 | +14.1% | 8 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $88,754 | -35.5% | 5 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $87,693 | -31.3% | 11 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $82,300 | -23.8% | 7 |
| Electrical Engineers | $78,999 | -30% | 16 |
| Management Analysts | $75,369 | -28.2% | 14 |
| Statisticians | $67,974 | -30.2% | 17 |
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | $64,409 | -39.6% | 6 |
| General and Operations Managers | $62,400 | -52.1% | 5 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other | $61,861 | +2.5% | 49 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $60,000 | -42.6% | 7 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $53,581 | -44.6% | 84 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $49,680 | -35.3% | 70 |
| Microbiologists | $48,192 | -30.2% | 11 |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | $47,846 | N/A | 68 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $47,466 | -47.3% | 29 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $44,013 | -45.4% | 21 |
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 Aurora, CO
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Aurora, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $160,000 | $151,659 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $150,000 | $142,180 |
| Dentists, General | $120,000 | $113,744 |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $91,000 | $86,256 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $88,754 | $84,127 |
Compare to Other Cities
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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.