May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Southwest Colorado
Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area
348 occupations
Across 348 occupations with published wages in Southwest Colorado, nurse anesthetists record the highest median at $269,130 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Southwest Colorado
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nurse Anesthetists | $269,130 | 40 | |
| 2 | Physicians, All Other | $260,400 | 100 | |
| 3 | Family Medicine Physicians | $253,770 | 160 | |
| 4 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | $239,200 | 40 | |
| 5 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $190,230 | 40 | |
| 6 | Marketing Managers | $173,920 | 70 | |
| 7 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $160,600 | 60 | |
| 8 | Dentists, General | $158,190 | 110 | |
| 9 | Financial Managers | $156,420 | 170 | |
| 10 | Chief Executives | $155,910 | 60 | |
| 11 | Pharmacists | $152,990 | 140 | |
| 12 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $148,920 | 160 | |
| 13 | Sales Managers | $146,950 | 100 | |
| 14 | Managers, All Other | $136,890 | 330 | |
| 15 | Public Relations Managers | $136,640 | 30 | |
| 16 | Lawyers | $135,220 | 460 | |
| 17 | Human Resources Managers | $134,350 | 60 | |
| 18 | Nurse Practitioners | $133,500 | 190 | |
| 19 | Physician Assistants | $130,670 | 110 | |
| 20 | Optometrists | $129,620 | 60 | |
| 21 | Computer Network Architects | $126,990 | — | |
| 22 | Medical and Health Services Managers | $126,370 | 330 | |
| 23 | Software Developers | $126,310 | 280 | |
| 24 | Mechanical Engineers | $123,490 | — | |
| 25 | Veterinarians | $121,670 | 100 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 3,490 | $33,850 |
| Cashiers | 3,340 | $35,810 |
| Retail Salespersons | 3,310 | $37,560 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 2,340 | $45,730 |
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | 2,270 | $63,280 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 2,020 | $36,150 |
| Registered Nurses | 1,930 | $96,530 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 1,720 | $39,230 |
| General and Operations Managers | 1,710 | $107,890 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | 1,680 | $38,830 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $31,010 | 40 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $33,850 | 3,490 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $34,280 | 120 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $34,530 | 1,060 |
| Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing | $34,650 | 70 |
| Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks | $35,130 | 680 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $35,150 | 630 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $35,360 | — |
| Animal Caretakers | $35,360 | 230 |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $35,790 | 1,150 |
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.