Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Eastern and Southern Colorado
286 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Eastern and Southern Colorado belongs to Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians, at $30,800 per year. The highest is $308,970.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians | $30,800 | 40 | |
| 2 | Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $31,700 | 110 | |
| 3 | Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials | $32,360 | 40 | |
| 4 | Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping | $32,940 | 30 | |
| 5 | Dishwashers | $33,360 | 180 | |
| 6 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $33,390 | 1,970 | |
| 7 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $33,440 | 110 | |
| 8 | School Bus Monitors | $33,540 | 40 | |
| 9 | Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | $33,600 | 320 | |
| 10 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $33,820 | 110 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine Physicians | $308,970 | 70 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $239,200 | 70 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $190,230 | 50 |
| Dentists, General | $169,680 | 40 |
| Sales Managers | $168,080 | 90 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $158,660 | 70 |
| Marketing Managers | $157,410 | 30 |
| Pharmacists | $146,640 | 130 |
| Financial Managers | $145,970 | 160 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $144,470 | 40 |
| Physician Assistants | $133,810 | 80 |
| Lawyers | $133,280 | 210 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $131,450 | 130 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $128,580 | 60 |
| Software Developers | $127,550 | 100 |
| Computer Network Architects | $122,200 | 60 |
| Managers, All Other | $121,650 | 240 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $115,790 | 50 |
| Chief Executives | $113,440 | 80 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $110,690 | 240 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | $108,090 | 60 |
| Management Analysts | $107,790 | 60 |
| Physical Therapists | $106,600 | 140 |
| Construction Managers | $105,890 | 170 |
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | $105,560 | 200 |
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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