Median DOL Salary
$50,609
Total DOL Filings
53
Companies Hiring
11
Cost of Living Index
105.5
National avg = 100Location vs National
Gunnison, CO$50,609
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Gunnison, CO is 16.9% below the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Gunnison
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JMJK LLC | 34 | $30,940 | Other | |
| Western Colorado University | 6 | $53,335 | Other | |
| GUNNISON WATERSHED SCHOOL DISTRICT RE1J | 4 | $59,930 | Other | |
| WESTERN STATE COLORADO UNIVERSITY | 4 | $40,000 | Other | |
| CRG MINING LLC | 2 | $150,000 | Other | |
| NWEA | 1 | $90,200 | Other | |
| DRB Systems, LLC | 1 | $79,761 | Other | |
| ASPEN INDUSTRIAL, INC | 1 | $80,000 | Other | |
| ML Keith LLC | 1 | $88,275 | Other |
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 Gunnison, CO
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Gunnison, 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.
Compare to Other Cities
See how Gunnison, CO stacks up against other major hiring markets.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.