Median DOL Salary
$76,495
Total DOL Filings
1,138
Companies Hiring
200
Cost of Living Index
105.5
National avg = 100Location vs National
Golden, CO$76,495
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Golden, CO is 25.6% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Golden
Highest-Paying Occupations in Golden
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $90,000 | -9.3% | 7 |
| Management Analysts | $80,850 | -23% | 5 |
| Electrical Engineers | $79,902 | -29.2% | 24 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $71,520 | -8.7% | 5 |
| Civil Engineers | $71,510 | N/A | 5 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $65,000 | -37.8% | 5 |
| Engineers, All Other | $64,928 | -48.2% | 22 |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | $62,483 | N/A | 8 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $59,114 | -45.3% | 15 |
| Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $54,989 | -31.3% | 14 |
| Chemical Engineers | $54,954 | -58.3% | 38 |
| Materials Scientists | $54,746 | -56.9% | 36 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $53,950 | -35.2% | 20 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $50,368 | -47.9% | 8 |
| Physicists | $46,759 | -67.7% | 26 |
| Chemists | $44,138 | -54.7% | 23 |
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 Golden, CO
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Golden, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $90,000 | $85,308 |
| Management Analysts | $80,850 | $76,635 |
| Electrical Engineers | $79,902 | $75,736 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $71,520 | $67,791 |
| Civil Engineers | $71,510 | $67,782 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Golden, CO stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Golden, 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.