Median DOL Salary
$87,247
Total DOL Filings
2,825
Companies Hiring
718
Cost of Living Index
105.5
National avg = 100Location vs National
Colorado Springs, CO$87,247
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Colorado Springs, CO is 43.2% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Colorado Springs
Highest-Paying Occupations in Colorado Springs
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $145,839 | -17.4% | 6 |
| Marketing Managers | $119,000 | -31.4% | 10 |
| Managers, All Other | $117,400 | -28.4% | 5 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $105,976 | -41.2% | 30 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $100,656 | -21.1% | 190 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,715 | +35.3% | 5 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $97,974 | -28.7% | 6 |
| Sales Engineers | $92,820 | -31.8% | 12 |
| Engineers, All Other | $91,520 | -27% | 7 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,000 | +9.7% | 9 |
| Electrical Engineers | $79,172 | -29.9% | 41 |
| General and Operations Managers | $75,000 | -42.5% | 19 |
| Materials Engineers | $74,776 | -38.4% | 7 |
| Industrial Engineers | $70,720 | -33.9% | 6 |
| Management Analysts | $70,510 | -32.8% | 10 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $70,000 | -35.2% | 11 |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $65,080 | -5.2% | 7 |
| Physical Therapists | $62,400 | -37.8% | 11 |
| Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners | $60,000 | -3.7% | 5 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $59,800 | -25.9% | 11 |
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 Colorado Springs, CO
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Colorado Springs, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $145,839 | $138,236 |
| Marketing Managers | $119,000 | $112,796 |
| Managers, All Other | $117,400 | $111,280 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $105,976 | $100,451 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $100,656 | $95,409 |
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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.