Median DOL Salary
$90,932
Total DOL Filings
14,428
Companies Hiring
3,257
Cost of Living Index
105.5
National avg = 100Location vs National
Denver, CO$90,932
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Denver, CO is 49.3% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Denver
Highest-Paying Occupations in Denver
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $208,000 | +6.8% | 51 |
| Marketing Managers | $154,592 | -10.8% | 35 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $150,779 | -14.6% | 17 |
| Financial Managers | $145,000 | -17.1% | 23 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $136,665 | +85.5% | 28 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $133,700 | +7.8% | 7 |
| Dentists, General | $132,000 | -3.1% | 13 |
| Sales Managers | $132,000 | -24.5% | 21 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $131,567 | -27% | 99 |
| General and Operations Managers | $130,000 | -0.3% | 45 |
| Economists | $126,491 | +13.4% | 24 |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | $126,199 | +26.3% | 26 |
| Human Resources Managers | $126,142 | -18.4% | 8 |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | $126,000 | N/A | 23 |
| Purchasing Managers | $125,235 | -23.5% | 9 |
| Software Developers | $120,000 | -10.8% | 5 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $120,000 | -12.7% | 11 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $120,000 | -28.4% | 78 |
| Managers, All Other | $110,000 | -32.9% | 7 |
| Sales Engineers | $108,235 | -20.5% | 38 |
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 Denver, CO
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Denver, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $208,000 | $197,156 |
| Marketing Managers | $154,592 | $146,533 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $150,779 | $142,918 |
| Financial Managers | $145,000 | $137,441 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $136,665 | $129,540 |
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.