May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Fort Collins
Fort Collins-Loveland, CO
423 occupations
Across 423 occupations with published wages in Fort Collins, physicians, all other record the highest median at $298,320 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Fort Collins
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $298,320 | 110 | |
| 2 | Dermatologists | $239,200 | 60 | |
| 3 | Family Medicine Physicians | $231,750 | 150 | |
| 4 | Sales Managers | $198,550 | 400 | |
| 5 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $195,190 | 490 | |
| 6 | Marketing Managers | $189,690 | 250 | |
| 7 | Dentists, General | $180,210 | — | |
| 8 | Financial Managers | $175,890 | 450 | |
| 9 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $175,380 | 330 | |
| 10 | Purchasing Managers | $171,280 | 70 | |
| 11 | Computer Hardware Engineers | $168,990 | 490 | |
| 12 | Managers, All Other | $166,610 | 560 | |
| 13 | Optometrists | $163,240 | 80 | |
| 14 | Human Resources Managers | $156,820 | 170 | |
| 15 | Natural Sciences Managers | $152,730 | 250 | |
| 16 | Sales Engineers | $151,450 | 80 | |
| 17 | Pharmacists | $149,410 | — | |
| 18 | Administrative Services Managers | $146,600 | 100 | |
| 19 | Commercial Pilots | $145,210 | 30 | |
| 20 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $144,910 | 120 | |
| 21 | Fundraising Managers | $143,780 | 50 | |
| 22 | Psychologists, All Other | $139,530 | 30 | |
| 23 | Chemical Engineers | $139,220 | 40 | |
| 24 | Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $138,460 | 70 | |
| 25 | Industrial Production Managers | $136,570 | 130 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 5,770 | $34,850 |
| Retail Salespersons | 5,400 | $36,640 |
| Cashiers | 3,670 | $35,980 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 2,810 | $40,280 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 2,740 | $47,360 |
| General and Operations Managers | 2,510 | $105,770 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | 2,290 | $84,840 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 2,230 | $38,650 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 2,110 | $37,890 |
| Office Clerks, General | 2,030 | $55,960 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $30,800 | 1,170 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $32,630 | — |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $33,920 | 750 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $34,580 | 220 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $34,730 | 80 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $34,850 | 5,770 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $34,890 | 610 |
| Floral Designers | $35,030 | 80 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $35,050 | 170 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $35,230 | 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.