Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Southwest Colorado
348 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Southwest Colorado belongs to Nurse Anesthetists, at $269,130 per year. The lowest published median is $31,010.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nurse Anesthetists | $269,130 | 40 | |
| 2 | Physicians, All Other | $260,400 | 100 | |
| 3 | Family Medicine Physicians | $253,770 | 160 | |
| 4 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | $239,200 | 40 | |
| 5 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $190,230 | 40 | |
| 6 | Marketing Managers | $173,920 | 70 | |
| 7 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $160,600 | 60 | |
| 8 | Dentists, General | $158,190 | 110 | |
| 9 | Financial Managers | $156,420 | 170 | |
| 10 | Chief Executives | $155,910 | 60 | |
| 11 | Pharmacists | $152,990 | 140 | |
| 12 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $148,920 | 160 | |
| 13 | Sales Managers | $146,950 | 100 | |
| 14 | Managers, All Other | $136,890 | 330 | |
| 15 | Public Relations Managers | $136,640 | 30 | |
| 16 | Lawyers | $135,220 | 460 | |
| 17 | Human Resources Managers | $134,350 | 60 | |
| 18 | Nurse Practitioners | $133,500 | 190 | |
| 19 | Physician Assistants | $130,670 | 110 | |
| 20 | Optometrists | $129,620 | 60 | |
| 21 | Computer Network Architects | $126,990 | — | |
| 22 | Medical and Health Services Managers | $126,370 | 330 | |
| 23 | Software Developers | $126,310 | 280 | |
| 24 | Mechanical Engineers | $123,490 | — | |
| 25 | Veterinarians | $121,670 | 100 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $31,010 | 40 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $33,850 | 3,490 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $34,280 | 120 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $34,530 | 1,060 |
| Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing | $34,650 | 70 |
| Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks | $35,130 | 680 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $35,150 | 630 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $35,360 | — |
| Animal Caretakers | $35,360 | 230 |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $35,790 | 1,150 |
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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