State Median Salary
$89,556
Total DOL Filings
75,269
Companies Hiring
25+
Cost of Living Index
105.5
National average = 100
Colorado vs National Average
Colorado
$89,556
National Average (BLS)
$49,500
Colorado median DOL salary is +80.9% above the national average.
Top Cities by Hiring Activity in Colorado
| City | DOL Filings | Median Salary | Top Employer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver, CO | 14,428 | $90,932 | Deloitte Consulting LLP |
| Englewood, CO | 9,280 | $86,465 | Dish Network LLC |
| Greenwood Village, CO | 5,487 | $92,582 | Charter Communications Inc |
| Boulder, CO | 4,810 | $91,662 | University of Colorado |
| Broomfield, CO | 3,100 | $92,100 | Infosys Limited |
| Centennial, CO | 3,041 | $88,881 | Arrow Electronics |
| Hartford, CO | 2,858 | $89,302 | COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP |
| Colorado Springs, CO | 2,825 | $87,247 | Mphasis Corporation |
| Aurora, CO | 2,220 | $78,787 | University of Colorado |
| Fort Collins, CO | 2,148 | $84,030 | Colorado State University |
Top Employers in Colorado
Highest-Paying Occupations in Colorado
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs BLS State | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $193,315 | -0.8% | 143 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $160,000 | +28.2% | 165 |
| Human Resources Managers | $150,000 | -2.9% | 17 |
| Financial Managers | $147,500 | -15.6% | 94 |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $144,664 | N/A | 17 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $144,435 | -18.2% | 112 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $136,318 | +85% | 134 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $130,811 | +5.5% | 21 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $130,369 | -27.7% | 467 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $128,000 | -10.6% | 20 |
| Software Developers | $126,926 | -5.7% | 20 |
| Dentists, General | $125,347 | -8% | 130 |
| Marketing Managers | $125,000 | -27.9% | 188 |
| General and Operations Managers | $120,000 | -7.9% | 187 |
| Sales Managers | $120,000 | -31.4% | 87 |
| Pharmacists | $119,600 | -21.2% | 37 |
| Industrial-Organizational Psychologists | $119,091 | N/A | 6 |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | $115,939 | N/A | 103 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $115,794 | -30.9% | 94 |
| Purchasing Managers | $112,750 | -31.1% | 23 |
BLS Wage Survey - Colorado
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey, state-level occupational wages (all workers, not just sponsored positions).| Occupation | BLS Median | 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 |
| Marketing Managers | $173,390 | 6,230 |
| Air Traffic Controllers | $172,310 | 780 |
| Lawyers | $167,970 | 17,160 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $167,540 | 1,140 |
| Managers, All Other | $164,010 | 13,710 |
| Purchasing Managers | $163,610 | 1,250 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $162,920 | 2,920 |
| Compensation and Benefits Managers | $159,570 | 220 |
| Public Relations Managers | $157,150 | N/A |
| Human Resources Managers | $154,500 | N/A |
Cost of Living Analysis
How far does your salary actually go in Colorado?
Colorado has a cost of living index of
105.5 (national average = 100), meaning it is
5.5% more expensive than the national average.
A salary of $100,000 in Colorado has the purchasing power equivalent of
$94,787 in a city at the national average cost of living.
Top Occupations - COL-Adjusted Salary
| Job Title | Nominal Salary | COL-Adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $193,315 | $183,237 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $160,000 | $151,659 |
| Human Resources Managers | $150,000 | $142,180 |
| Financial Managers | $147,500 | $139,810 |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $144,664 | $137,122 |
Salary Trend in Colorado
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearPopular Searches in Colorado
Chief Executives in Colorado
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary in Colorado
Human Resources Managers in Colorado
Financial Managers in Colorado
Dentists, All Other Specialists in Colorado
Architectural and Engineering Managers in Colorado
Business Teachers, Postsecondary in Colorado
Computer Systems Analysts in Colorado
Compare Colorado to Another State
See how Colorado stacks up against other states.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.