Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Denver
648 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Denver belongs to Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, at $360,820 per year. The lowest published median is $30,800.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons | $360,820 | — | |
| 2 | Neurologists | $356,250 | 60 | |
| 3 | Radiologists | $344,270 | 340 | |
| 4 | Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $307,490 | 5,600 | |
| 5 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $299,990 | 290 | |
| 6 | Physicians, All Other | $298,600 | 1,170 | |
| 7 | Dermatologists | $273,320 | — | |
| 8 | Psychiatrists | $263,030 | 150 | |
| 9 | Family Medicine Physicians | $255,590 | 1,080 | |
| 10 | Cardiologists | $239,200 | 80 | |
| 11 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | $239,200 | 260 | |
| 12 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $239,200 | 240 | |
| 13 | Surgeons, All Other | $239,200 | 240 | |
| 14 | Nurse Anesthetists | $216,700 | 200 | |
| 15 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $203,340 | 7,730 | |
| 16 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $198,790 | 310 | |
| 17 | Financial Managers | $193,400 | 7,490 | |
| 18 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $191,440 | 2,860 | |
| 19 | Marketing Managers | $182,470 | 4,220 | |
| 20 | Sales Managers | $181,580 | 5,930 | |
| 21 | Purchasing Managers | $180,000 | 980 | |
| 22 | Anesthesiologists | $179,190 | — | |
| 23 | Lawyers | $177,380 | 11,860 | |
| 24 | Managers, All Other | $175,980 | 9,250 | |
| 25 | Petroleum Engineers | $174,580 | 900 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Gambling Dealers | $30,800 | 660 |
| Library Assistants, Clerical | $30,800 | 210 |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | $35,590 | 670 |
| Crossing Guards and Flaggers | $35,620 | 1,790 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $35,770 | 1,710 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $36,240 | 5,330 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $36,340 | 5,320 |
| Forest and Conservation Workers | $36,370 | — |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $36,530 | 4,150 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $36,620 | 2,820 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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