Median DOL Salary
$84,030
Total DOL Filings
2,148
Companies Hiring
451
Cost of Living Index
105.5
National avg = 100Location vs National
Fort Collins, CO$84,030
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Fort Collins, CO is 37.9% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Fort Collins
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado State University | 494 | $65,000 | Other | |
| Intel Corporation | 145 | $97,408 | Other | |
| Wipro Limited | 115 | $72,301 | Staffing | |
| Capgemini America Inc | 102 | $85,900 | Staffing | |
| Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. | 97 | $97,617 | Other | |
| Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. | 86 | $125,000 | Other | |
| Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company | 72 | $135,512 | Other | |
| Avago Technologies US Inc | 46 | $128,655 | Other | |
| HCL America INC | 43 | $84,115 | Staffing | |
| Mphasis Corporation | 35 | $80,388 | Staffing | |
| KFORCE INC. | 34 | $87,360 | Other | |
| HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY | 28 | $97,451 | Other | |
| HP Inc. | 28 | $112,976 | Other | |
| Tolmar Inc. | 27 | $107,016 | Other | |
| L&T Technology Services LLC | 25 | $71,760 | Other | |
| WOODWARD, Inc. | 24 | $85,000 | Other | |
| ACCEL NORTH AMERICA INC | 23 | $73,921 | Other | |
| Microsoft Corporation | 23 | $137,503 | Other | |
| Telvent USA, LLC | 20 | $75,000 | Other | |
| ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES, INC. AMD | 18 | $120,000 | Other | |
| Tata Consultancy Services Limited | 18 | $69,200 | Other | |
| CA, Inc | 13 | $120,112 | Other | |
| Vistronix, LLC | 13 | $92,509 | Other | |
| LARSEN & TOUBRO LIMITED | 13 | $51,312 | Other | |
| GAVS Technologies N.A. Inc | 12 | $80,538 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Fort Collins
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $162,562 | -8% | 6 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $139,327 | +89.1% | 12 |
| Chief Executives | $130,000 | -33.3% | 5 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $122,250 | -25% | 8 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $113,240 | -37.2% | 8 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $105,000 | +34% | 8 |
| Sales Engineers | $98,457 | -27.7% | 8 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $97,000 | +0.3% | 9 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $95,000 | -23.9% | 13 |
| Marketing Managers | $93,477 | -46.1% | 7 |
| Materials Engineers | $90,865 | -25.2% | 8 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $90,730 | -28.9% | 197 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $90,000 | +8.1% | 16 |
| Environmental Engineers | $89,128 | -9.2% | 7 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $88,026 | -15.8% | 9 |
| Management Analysts | $85,000 | -19% | 11 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $83,500 | +8.8% | 14 |
| Electrical Engineers | $80,448 | -28.7% | 60 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $80,000 | -9.4% | 6 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $79,309 | +19.1% | 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 Fort Collins, CO
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Fort Collins, 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 | $162,562 | $154,087 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $139,327 | $132,063 |
| Chief Executives | $130,000 | $123,223 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $122,250 | $115,877 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $113,240 | $107,336 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Fort Collins, CO stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Fort Collins, 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.