Median DOL Salary
$91,292
Total DOL Filings
903
Companies Hiring
377
Cost of Living Index
105.5
National avg = 100Location vs National
Lakewood, CO$91,292
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Lakewood, CO is 49.9% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Lakewood
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terumo BCT, Inc. | 109 | $97,365 | Other | |
| Capgemini America Inc | 72 | $85,900 | Staffing | |
| ITRANSITION, INC | 27 | $70,000 | Other | |
| Tech Mahindra (Americas) Inc. | 21 | $76,752 | Staffing | |
| Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLC | 21 | $88,695 | Other | |
| Classroom Support Services LLC | 20 | $79,100 | Other | |
| Deloitte Consulting LLP | 15 | $90,646 | Staffing | |
| IGATE Solutions LLC | 14 | $68,100 | Staffing | |
| ASEC, Inc. | 14 | $70,500 | Other | |
| SRK Consulting U.S., Inc. | 13 | $88,429 | Other | |
| Golder Associates Inc. | 12 | $74,048 | Other | |
| Eaton Corporation | 12 | $105,000 | Other | |
| NexGen LLC | 12 | $70,000 | Other | |
| CGI Technologies and Solutions | 12 | $95,534 | Other | |
| COGNILYTICS | 11 | $81,827 | Other | |
| B F Borgers CPA PC | 10 | $60,000 | Other | |
| WSP USA Inc | 9 | $86,570 | Other | |
| COMPUNNEL SOFTWARE GROUP INC | 9 | $92,000 | Other | |
| Langan Engineering and Environmental Services LLC | 8 | $74,900 | Other | |
| ZettaPrime Inc | 7 | $65,000 | Other | |
| THE INTEGER GROUP LLC | 7 | $89,000 | Other | |
| BF BORGERS CPA PC | 7 | $53,000 | Other | |
| SPATIAL BUSINESS SYSTEMS INC. | 7 | $86,000 | Other | |
| Brown and Caldwell | 6 | $97,000 | Other | |
| SEL Engineering Services, Inc. | 6 | $91,704 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Lakewood
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $160,000 | -9.4% | 6 |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | $115,939 | N/A | 6 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $96,000 | -41.1% | 5 |
| Engineers, All Other | $95,100 | -24.1% | 5 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $87,500 | -19% | 14 |
| Electrical Engineers | $83,206 | -26.3% | 12 |
| Hydrologists | $80,592 | -30.5% | 6 |
| Management Analysts | $80,000 | -23.8% | 18 |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | $76,150 | -23.8% | 12 |
| Civil Engineers | $71,101 | N/A | 14 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $66,300 | -17.8% | 14 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $55,000 | -38.9% | 15 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $26,400 | -32.6% | 9 |
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 Lakewood, CO
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Lakewood, 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 | $160,000 | $151,659 |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | $115,939 | $109,895 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $96,000 | $90,995 |
| Engineers, All Other | $95,100 | $90,142 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $87,500 | $82,938 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Lakewood, CO stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Lakewood, 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.