Average salary in Colorado
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
The average salary in Colorado is $77,190 a year and the median is $59,800, across 2,873,900 jobs (BLS May 2025). Colorado ranks #9 of 51 for average pay.
| Average (mean) salary | $77,190 |
| Median salary | $59,800 |
| Median hourly wage | $28.75 |
| Bottom 10% earn less than | $36,350 |
| Top 10% earn more than | $136,330 |
| Take-home on the average salary (single, 2026) | $60,106 |
Highest-paying jobs in Colorado
- Airline Pilot: $307,490
- Physician: $298,320
- Family Medicine Physician: $265,560
- Chief Executive: $213,370
- Computer and Information Systems Manager: $199,420
- Architectural and Engineering Manager: $183,810
- Marketing Manager: $182,730
- Financial Manager: $182,690
- Sales Manager: $180,850
- Purchasing Manager: $171,250
- Manager: $171,140
- Lawyer: $168,520
- Human Resources Manager: $166,400
- Dentist: $166,240
- Administrative Services Manager: $157,000
- Pharmacist: $156,030
- Natural Sciences Manager: $152,730
- Industrial Production Manager: $141,020
- Computer Occupation: $139,580
- Computer Network Architect: $139,230
Most common jobs in Colorado
| Job | Employed | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | 82,010 | $36,270 |
| Retail Salesperson | 76,660 | $37,950 |
| Stocker and Order Filler | 55,520 | $42,350 |
| Registered Nurse | 54,490 | $100,260 |
| Cashier | 51,670 | $36,870 |
| Business Operations Specialist | 45,670 | $92,520 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aide | 44,650 | $38,540 |
| Software Engineer | 43,320 | $138,390 |
| General and Operations Manager | 41,870 | $131,840 |
| Waiter and Waitress | 40,680 | $44,860 |
| Customer Service Representative | 38,770 | $47,540 |
| Sales Representatives of Service | 37,810 | $79,810 |
| Accountant | 35,410 | $97,030 |
| Janitor and Cleaner | 34,220 | $38,600 |
| Project Management Specialist | 32,390 | $110,050 |
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Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, state estimates (all occupations). Highest-paying list covers the 300 largest occupations nationally.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Colorado?
$77,190 a year (mean of all jobs), with a median of $59,800 ($28.75/hour), per BLS May 2025. Colorado ranks #9 of 51.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Colorado?
Airline Pilot ($307,490), Physician ($298,320), Family Medicine Physician ($265,560), among the 300 most common occupations.
What is a good salary in Colorado?
Earning more than the median of $59,800 puts you above half of Colorado workers; the top 10% earn over $136,330.