May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Northwest Colorado
Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area
345 occupations
Across 345 occupations with published wages in Northwest Colorado, family medicine physicians record the highest median at $317,690 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Northwest Colorado
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Family Medicine Physicians | $317,690 | 190 | |
| 2 | Anesthesiologists | $239,200 | 70 | |
| 3 | Physicians, All Other | $239,200 | 60 | |
| 4 | Surgeons, All Other | $239,200 | 50 | |
| 5 | Nurse Anesthetists | $236,180 | 90 | |
| 6 | Chief Executives | $190,830 | 70 | |
| 7 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $190,230 | 30 | |
| 8 | Pharmacists | $167,420 | 170 | |
| 9 | Financial Managers | $166,090 | 240 | |
| 10 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $161,640 | 70 | |
| 11 | Sales Managers | $157,700 | 240 | |
| 12 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $157,430 | 160 | |
| 13 | Commercial Pilots | $157,040 | 30 | |
| 14 | Dentists, General | $154,850 | 90 | |
| 15 | Marketing Managers | $152,200 | 80 | |
| 16 | Lawyers | $148,160 | 380 | |
| 17 | Petroleum Engineers | $146,850 | 50 | |
| 18 | Human Resources Managers | $145,960 | 100 | |
| 19 | Public Relations Managers | $145,690 | 60 | |
| 20 | Medical and Health Services Managers | $144,630 | 340 | |
| 21 | Physician Assistants | $144,290 | 140 | |
| 22 | Nurse Practitioners | $139,930 | 170 | |
| 23 | Managers, All Other | $138,390 | 420 | |
| 24 | Software Developers | $135,500 | 290 | |
| 25 | Administrative Services Managers | $134,650 | 70 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | 4,600 | $40,870 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 3,780 | $43,600 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | 3,150 | $43,030 |
| Cashiers | 3,120 | $37,520 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 3,080 | $34,870 |
| General and Operations Managers | 2,540 | $122,040 |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 2,270 | $53,660 |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | 2,180 | $46,180 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | 2,070 | $59,610 |
| Office Clerks, General | 1,970 | $52,920 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $30,800 | 810 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $32,480 | 130 |
| Aircraft Service Attendants | $33,500 | 250 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $34,870 | 3,080 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $35,450 | 150 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $35,730 | 710 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $36,110 | 700 |
| Animal Caretakers | $36,790 | 280 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $36,970 | 520 |
| Manicurists and Pedicurists | $37,060 | 100 |
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.