Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Colorado
738 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Colorado belongs to Gambling Dealers, at $30,800 per year. The highest is $416,000.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gambling Dealers | $30,800 | 870 | |
| 2 | Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians | $30,800 | 70 | |
| 3 | School Bus Monitors | $33,540 | 150 | |
| 4 | Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners | $33,970 | — | |
| 5 | Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners | $34,450 | — | |
| 6 | Gambling Cage Workers | $34,850 | 130 | |
| 7 | Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $35,640 | 5,430 | |
| 8 | Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $35,710 | 2,970 | |
| 9 | Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $35,760 | 21,910 | |
| 10 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $35,770 | 10,820 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Orthodontists | $416,000 | 160 |
| Dermatologists | $398,810 | 260 |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $385,410 | 410 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons | $360,820 | — |
| Neurologists | $356,250 | 120 |
| Radiologists | $344,270 | 500 |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $307,490 | 5,830 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $299,990 | 450 |
| Physicians, All Other | $298,320 | 1,990 |
| Physicians, Pathologists | $294,510 | 50 |
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $288,050 | 100 |
| Psychiatrists | $266,370 | 270 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $265,560 | 2,700 |
| Cardiologists | $239,200 | 200 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $239,200 | 780 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $239,200 | 410 |
| Surgeons, All Other | $239,200 | 470 |
| Chief Executives | $213,370 | — |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $199,420 | 11,510 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $198,790 | 620 |
| Pediatricians, General | $196,440 | 570 |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $186,640 | 70 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $183,810 | 4,900 |
| Marketing Managers | $182,730 | 6,010 |
| Financial Managers | $182,690 | 10,640 |
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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