Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Colorado Springs
486 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Colorado Springs belongs to Physical Therapist Aides, at $31,520 per year. The highest is $398,810.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physical Therapist Aides | $31,520 | 60 | |
| 2 | Cooks, Short Order | $32,030 | 190 | |
| 3 | Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $32,180 | 370 | |
| 4 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $32,570 | 1,150 | |
| 5 | Gambling Dealers | $32,810 | — | |
| 6 | Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | $32,820 | 100 | |
| 7 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $34,420 | 11,470 | |
| 8 | Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers | $34,790 | 80 | |
| 9 | Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $34,840 | 3,110 | |
| 10 | Dishwashers | $35,030 | 960 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Dermatologists | $398,810 | — |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $339,290 | — |
| Psychiatrists | $289,320 | 50 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $283,470 | 290 |
| Physicians, All Other | $282,900 | 230 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $239,200 | 60 |
| Pediatricians, General | $230,720 | 80 |
| Chief Executives | $223,990 | 70 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $192,400 | 1,050 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $190,230 | 70 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $183,400 | 560 |
| Sales Managers | $177,780 | 600 |
| Financial Managers | $172,680 | 710 |
| Marketing Managers | $172,210 | 430 |
| Commercial Pilots | $167,310 | — |
| Dentists, General | $158,830 | 280 |
| Physicists | $158,070 | 40 |
| Pharmacists | $154,050 | — |
| Aerospace Engineers | $151,980 | 990 |
| Human Resources Managers | $151,180 | 250 |
| Managers, All Other | $149,120 | 1,280 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $148,240 | 40 |
| Purchasing Managers | $141,400 | 70 |
| Training and Development Managers | $140,640 | 80 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $140,590 | 170 |
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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