Median DOL Salary
$103,691
Total DOL Filings
222
Companies Hiring
114
Cost of Living Index
105.5
National avg = 100Location vs National
Thornton, CO$103,691
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Thornton, CO is 70.2% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Thornton
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOOGLE LLC | 31 | $142,000 | Other | |
| Avaya LLC | 29 | $108,478 | Other | |
| A&A QUALITY APPLIANCE INC | 7 | $48,000 | Other | |
| Sungard Availability Services LP | 6 | $93,569 | Other | |
| COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP | 6 | $87,173 | Staffing | |
| AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC | 5 | $136,400 | Other | |
| TEJES SERVICES INC | 5 | $57,600 | Other | |
| LI ENTERPRISES INC | 5 | $34,382 | Other | |
| Li Enterprises, Inc. dba Heaven Dragon Restaurant | 5 | $26,520 | Other | |
| Wipro Limited | 4 | $72,301 | Staffing | |
| Accenture LLP | 4 | $85,342 | Staffing | |
| Tek Leaders Inc | 4 | $83,470 | Other | |
| SERVESYS, INC. | 3 | $77,334 | Other | |
| Microsoft Corporation | 3 | $137,503 | Other | |
| Intersoft Data Labs, Inc. | 3 | $75,000 | Other | |
| Datavail Corporation | 3 | $110,000 | Other | |
| Aqronos Inc | 3 | $82,698 | Other | |
| A & A QUALITY APPLIANCE INC | 3 | $56,000 | Other | |
| MCCLONE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY | 2 | $75,000 | Other | |
| A and A Quality Appliance, Inc. | 2 | $69,000 | Other | |
| Adam Information Technologies, LLC | 2 | $80,205 | Other | |
| You be You Early Learning | 2 | $44,928 | Other | |
| Marsh USA LLC | 2 | $106,145 | Other | |
| EMC Corporation | 2 | $105,000 | Other | |
| SCL HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP-DENVER, LLC | 2 | $189,987 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Thornton
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $120,000 | -11.9% | 7 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $74,300 | -28.9% | 5 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $48,000 | -46.7% | 9 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $33,600 | -14.2% | 14 |
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 Thornton, CO
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Thornton, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $120,000 | $113,744 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $74,300 | $70,427 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $48,000 | $45,498 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $33,600 | $31,848 |
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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.