May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO
486 occupations
Across 486 occupations with published wages in Colorado Springs, dermatologists record the highest median at $398,810 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Colorado Springs
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dermatologists | $398,810 | — | |
| 2 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $339,290 | — | |
| 3 | Psychiatrists | $289,320 | 50 | |
| 4 | Family Medicine Physicians | $283,470 | 290 | |
| 5 | Physicians, All Other | $282,900 | 230 | |
| 6 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $239,200 | 60 | |
| 7 | Pediatricians, General | $230,720 | 80 | |
| 8 | Chief Executives | $223,990 | 70 | |
| 9 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $192,400 | 1,050 | |
| 10 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $190,230 | 70 | |
| 11 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $183,400 | 560 | |
| 12 | Sales Managers | $177,780 | 600 | |
| 13 | Financial Managers | $172,680 | 710 | |
| 14 | Marketing Managers | $172,210 | 430 | |
| 15 | Commercial Pilots | $167,310 | — | |
| 16 | Dentists, General | $158,830 | 280 | |
| 17 | Physicists | $158,070 | 40 | |
| 18 | Pharmacists | $154,050 | — | |
| 19 | Aerospace Engineers | $151,980 | 990 | |
| 20 | Human Resources Managers | $151,180 | 250 | |
| 21 | Managers, All Other | $149,120 | 1,280 | |
| 22 | Natural Sciences Managers | $148,240 | 40 | |
| 23 | Purchasing Managers | $141,400 | 70 | |
| 24 | Training and Development Managers | $140,640 | 80 | |
| 25 | Operations Research Analysts | $140,590 | 170 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 11,470 | $34,420 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 9,110 | $41,440 |
| Retail Salespersons | 8,820 | $36,060 |
| Registered Nurses | 6,800 | $96,140 |
| Cashiers | 5,900 | $35,740 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 5,730 | $37,530 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 5,340 | $46,120 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | 5,280 | $94,450 |
| Nursing Assistants | 4,910 | $46,120 |
| Software Developers | 4,850 | $134,280 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Therapist Aides | $31,520 | 60 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $32,030 | 190 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $32,180 | 370 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $32,570 | 1,150 |
| Gambling Dealers | $32,810 | — |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | $32,820 | 100 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $34,420 | 11,470 |
| Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers | $34,790 | 80 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $34,840 | 3,110 |
| Dishwashers | $35,030 | 960 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.