Median DOL Salary
$83,099
Total DOL Filings
18
Companies Hiring
5
Cost of Living Index
105.5
National avg = 100Location vs National
Empire, CO$83,099
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Empire, CO is 36.4% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Empire
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Climax Molybdenum Company | 17 | $88,400 | Other | |
| EASTER SEALS COLORADO | 1 | $32,000 | Other | |
| Deloitte & Touche LLP | 1 | $71,594 | Other | |
| Climax Engineered Materials, LLC | 1 | $96,400 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Empire
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | $75,705 | N/A | 6 |
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 Empire, CO
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Empire, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | $75,705 | $71,758 |
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.