May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Denver
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO
648 occupations
Across 648 occupations with published wages in Denver, oral and maxillofacial surgeons record the highest median at $360,820 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Denver
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons | $360,820 | — | |
| 2 | Neurologists | $356,250 | 60 | |
| 3 | Radiologists | $344,270 | 340 | |
| 4 | Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $307,490 | 5,600 | |
| 5 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $299,990 | 290 | |
| 6 | Physicians, All Other | $298,600 | 1,170 | |
| 7 | Dermatologists | $273,320 | — | |
| 8 | Psychiatrists | $263,030 | 150 | |
| 9 | Family Medicine Physicians | $255,590 | 1,080 | |
| 10 | Cardiologists | $239,200 | 80 | |
| 11 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | $239,200 | 260 | |
| 12 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $239,200 | 240 | |
| 13 | Surgeons, All Other | $239,200 | 240 | |
| 14 | Nurse Anesthetists | $216,700 | 200 | |
| 15 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $203,340 | 7,730 | |
| 16 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $198,790 | 310 | |
| 17 | Financial Managers | $193,400 | 7,490 | |
| 18 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $191,440 | 2,860 | |
| 19 | Marketing Managers | $182,470 | 4,220 | |
| 20 | Sales Managers | $181,580 | 5,930 | |
| 21 | Purchasing Managers | $180,000 | 980 | |
| 22 | Anesthesiologists | $179,190 | — | |
| 23 | Lawyers | $177,380 | 11,860 | |
| 24 | Managers, All Other | $175,980 | 9,250 | |
| 25 | Petroleum Engineers | $174,580 | 900 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 42,810 | $37,070 |
| Retail Salespersons | 40,340 | $38,470 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 32,610 | $44,480 |
| Registered Nurses | 30,380 | $101,130 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | 28,670 | $94,990 |
| Software Developers | 27,010 | $137,610 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 26,130 | $38,900 |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel | 24,480 | $80,650 |
| Cashiers | 23,860 | $37,620 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 23,560 | $48,590 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Gambling Dealers | $30,800 | 660 |
| Library Assistants, Clerical | $30,800 | 210 |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | $35,590 | 670 |
| Crossing Guards and Flaggers | $35,620 | 1,790 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $35,770 | 1,710 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $36,240 | 5,330 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $36,340 | 5,320 |
| Forest and Conservation Workers | $36,370 | — |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $36,530 | 4,150 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $36,620 | 2,820 |
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.