SOC 11-9111 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Medical and Health Services Managers — Eastern and Southern Colorado
Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area · 7 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Eastern and Southern Colorado, CO is $110,690 a year, trailing the national median of $123,860 by 10.6%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Eastern and Southern Colorado, CO is $110,690 a year, trailing the national median of $123,860 by 10.6%. Half of workers earn between $94,640 and $140,410. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $76,150 and the ninetieth at $169,950.
The area has 240 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 3.4 of every thousand jobs. Boulder leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $138,150. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 20th of 286 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $76,150 | −38.5% |
| 25th | $94,640 | −23.6% |
| Median (50th) | $110,690 | −10.6% |
| 75th | $140,410 | +13.4% |
| 90th | $169,950 | +37.2% |
| Mean | $125,640 | +1.4% |
Other metro areas in Colorado
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boulder | $138,150 | 510 | |
| 2 | Denver | $137,760 | 4,700 | |
| 3 | Fort Collins | $129,230 | 490 | |
| 4 | Grand Junction | $127,940 | 240 | |
| 5 | Greeley | $127,090 | 240 | |
| 6 | Colorado Springs | $125,210 | 1,050 | |
| 7 | Pueblo | $115,790 | 220 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Eastern and Southern Colorado run 3.1% above the national average, so the median of $110,690 buys what $107,362 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 13.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$110,690as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$107,362US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $110,690 a year, 10.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $76,150 to $169,950 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 240 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Boulder, at $138,150.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Medical and Health Services Managers in Eastern and Southern Colorado, CO?
The median annual wage is $110,690, or $53.22 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $123,860, so pay in Eastern and Southern Colorado, CO is 10.6% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Eastern and Southern Colorado, CO earns more than $169,950 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $76,150 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Boulder, at $138,150 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 240 jobs in this occupation in Eastern and Southern Colorado, CO. Self-employed workers are not included.
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.
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