Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Northwest Colorado
345 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Northwest Colorado belongs to Family Medicine Physicians, at $317,690 per year. The lowest published median is $30,800.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Family Medicine Physicians | $317,690 | 190 | |
| 2 | Anesthesiologists | $239,200 | 70 | |
| 3 | Physicians, All Other | $239,200 | 60 | |
| 4 | Surgeons, All Other | $239,200 | 50 | |
| 5 | Nurse Anesthetists | $236,180 | 90 | |
| 6 | Chief Executives | $190,830 | 70 | |
| 7 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $190,230 | 30 | |
| 8 | Pharmacists | $167,420 | 170 | |
| 9 | Financial Managers | $166,090 | 240 | |
| 10 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $161,640 | 70 | |
| 11 | Sales Managers | $157,700 | 240 | |
| 12 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $157,430 | 160 | |
| 13 | Commercial Pilots | $157,040 | 30 | |
| 14 | Dentists, General | $154,850 | 90 | |
| 15 | Marketing Managers | $152,200 | 80 | |
| 16 | Lawyers | $148,160 | 380 | |
| 17 | Petroleum Engineers | $146,850 | 50 | |
| 18 | Human Resources Managers | $145,960 | 100 | |
| 19 | Public Relations Managers | $145,690 | 60 | |
| 20 | Medical and Health Services Managers | $144,630 | 340 | |
| 21 | Physician Assistants | $144,290 | 140 | |
| 22 | Nurse Practitioners | $139,930 | 170 | |
| 23 | Managers, All Other | $138,390 | 420 | |
| 24 | Software Developers | $135,500 | 290 | |
| 25 | Administrative Services Managers | $134,650 | 70 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $30,800 | 810 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $32,480 | 130 |
| Aircraft Service Attendants | $33,500 | 250 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $34,870 | 3,080 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $35,450 | 150 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $35,730 | 710 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $36,110 | 700 |
| Animal Caretakers | $36,790 | 280 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $36,970 | 520 |
| Manicurists and Pedicurists | $37,060 | 100 |
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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