May 2025 · State · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Colorado
Colorado
738 occupations
Across 738 occupations with published wages in Colorado, orthodontists record the highest median at $416,000 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Colorado
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 82,010 | $36,270 |
| Retail Salespersons | 76,660 | $37,950 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 55,520 | $42,350 |
| Registered Nurses | 54,490 | $100,260 |
| Cashiers | 51,670 | $36,870 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | 45,670 | $92,520 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 44,650 | $38,540 |
| Software Developers | 43,320 | $138,390 |
| General and Operations Managers | 41,870 | $131,840 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 40,680 | $44,860 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Gambling Dealers | $30,800 | 870 |
| Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians | $30,800 | 70 |
| School Bus Monitors | $33,540 | 150 |
| Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners | $33,970 | — |
| Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners | $34,450 | — |
| Gambling Cage Workers | $34,850 | 130 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $35,640 | 5,430 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $35,710 | 2,970 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $35,760 | 21,910 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $35,770 | 10,820 |
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.