May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Eastern and Southern Colorado
Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area
286 occupations
Across 286 occupations with published wages in Eastern and Southern Colorado, family medicine physicians record the highest median at $308,970 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Eastern and Southern Colorado
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Family Medicine Physicians | $308,970 | 70 | |
| 2 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | $239,200 | 70 | |
| 3 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $190,230 | 50 | |
| 4 | Dentists, General | $169,680 | 40 | |
| 5 | Sales Managers | $168,080 | 90 | |
| 6 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $158,660 | 70 | |
| 7 | Marketing Managers | $157,410 | 30 | |
| 8 | Pharmacists | $146,640 | 130 | |
| 9 | Financial Managers | $145,970 | 160 | |
| 10 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $144,470 | 40 | |
| 11 | Physician Assistants | $133,810 | 80 | |
| 12 | Lawyers | $133,280 | 210 | |
| 13 | Nurse Practitioners | $131,450 | 130 | |
| 14 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $128,580 | 60 | |
| 15 | Software Developers | $127,550 | 100 | |
| 16 | Computer Network Architects | $122,200 | 60 | |
| 17 | Managers, All Other | $121,650 | 240 | |
| 18 | Industrial Production Managers | $115,790 | 50 | |
| 19 | Chief Executives | $113,440 | 80 | |
| 20 | Medical and Health Services Managers | $110,690 | 240 | |
| 21 | Speech-Language Pathologists | $108,090 | 60 | |
| 22 | Management Analysts | $107,790 | 60 | |
| 23 | Physical Therapists | $106,600 | 140 | |
| 24 | Construction Managers | $105,890 | 170 | |
| 25 | Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | $105,560 | 200 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Cashiers | 2,400 | $34,410 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 1,970 | $33,390 |
| Retail Salespersons | 1,680 | $36,720 |
| Registered Nurses | 1,400 | $88,400 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 1,360 | $36,610 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 1,270 | $35,770 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 1,240 | $49,140 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 1,050 | $38,310 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | 1,040 | $55,950 |
| General and Operations Managers | 1,010 | $100,890 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians | $30,800 | 40 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $31,700 | 110 |
| Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials | $32,360 | 40 |
| Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping | $32,940 | 30 |
| Dishwashers | $33,360 | 180 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $33,390 | 1,970 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $33,440 | 110 |
| School Bus Monitors | $33,540 | 40 |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | $33,600 | 320 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $33,820 | 110 |
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.