Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Fort Collins
423 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Fort Collins belongs to Physicians, All Other, at $298,320 per year. The lowest published median is $30,800.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $298,320 | 110 | |
| 2 | Dermatologists | $239,200 | 60 | |
| 3 | Family Medicine Physicians | $231,750 | 150 | |
| 4 | Sales Managers | $198,550 | 400 | |
| 5 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $195,190 | 490 | |
| 6 | Marketing Managers | $189,690 | 250 | |
| 7 | Dentists, General | $180,210 | — | |
| 8 | Financial Managers | $175,890 | 450 | |
| 9 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $175,380 | 330 | |
| 10 | Purchasing Managers | $171,280 | 70 | |
| 11 | Computer Hardware Engineers | $168,990 | 490 | |
| 12 | Managers, All Other | $166,610 | 560 | |
| 13 | Optometrists | $163,240 | 80 | |
| 14 | Human Resources Managers | $156,820 | 170 | |
| 15 | Natural Sciences Managers | $152,730 | 250 | |
| 16 | Sales Engineers | $151,450 | 80 | |
| 17 | Pharmacists | $149,410 | — | |
| 18 | Administrative Services Managers | $146,600 | 100 | |
| 19 | Commercial Pilots | $145,210 | 30 | |
| 20 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $144,910 | 120 | |
| 21 | Fundraising Managers | $143,780 | 50 | |
| 22 | Psychologists, All Other | $139,530 | 30 | |
| 23 | Chemical Engineers | $139,220 | 40 | |
| 24 | Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $138,460 | 70 | |
| 25 | Industrial Production Managers | $136,570 | 130 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $30,800 | 1,170 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $32,630 | — |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $33,920 | 750 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $34,580 | 220 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $34,730 | 80 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $34,850 | 5,770 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $34,890 | 610 |
| Floral Designers | $35,030 | 80 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $35,050 | 170 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $35,230 | 960 |
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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