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Colorado Salary Guide
(2026)
Average salaries for 343+ job titles across 7 cities in Colorado. Data from BLS, O*NET, and H-1B employer filings.
Cities tracked
7
Avg COL index
107
State income tax
4.55%
Total population
2.1M
Top paying jobs in Colorado
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Surgeon | $292K | $418K | $574K | $731K | +3.2% |
| Anesthesiologist | $313K | $407K | $501K | $606K | +2.1% |
| Radiologist | $303K | $397K | $491K | $585K | +2.2% |
| Surgeon | $292K | $397K | $522K | $679K | +2.5% |
| SVP of Engineering | $297K | $387K | $497K | $632K | +5.8% |
| Chief Product Officer (CPO) | $271K | $356K | $462K | $594K | +5% |
| Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) | $261K | $345K | $450K | $580K | +6.5% |
| Chief Technology Officer (CTO) | $260K | $342K | $444K | $571K | +5.5% |
| Chief Data Officer (CDO) | $253K | $331K | $433K | $560K | +9.5% |
| VP of Engineering | $244K | $316K | $403K | $515K | +6% |
Cities in Colorado
Accounting salaries in Colorado
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SVP of Finance | $221K | $289K | $373K | $473K | +3.2% |
| VP of Finance | $173K | $226K | $289K | $368K | +3.5% |
| Director of Accounting | $137K | $177K | $226K | $284K | +3% |
| Forensic Accountant | $79K | $107K | $145K | $184K | +4.5% |
| Certified Public Accountant (CPA) | $68K | $93K | $124K | $163K | +2.5% |
| Auditor | $61K | $82K | $110K | $147K | +2.2% |
| Tax Accountant | $58K | $79K | $105K | $142K | +2% |
| Staff Accountant | $47K | $63K | $82K | $103K | +1.8% |
Agriculture salaries in Colorado
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director of Agricultural Operations | $102K | $138K | $183K | $238K | +3% |
| Agricultural Economist | $65K | $89K | $120K | $162K | +3.5% |
| Agricultural Engineer | $68K | $89K | $117K | $155K | +4% |
| Precision Agriculture Specialist | $61K | $82K | $110K | $146K | +12% |
| Food Scientist | $58K | $78K | $107K | $144K | +5.5% |
| Farm Manager | $58K | $75K | $102K | $141K | +2.5% |
| Agronomist | $54K | $73K | $99K | $134K | +4.5% |
Architecture salaries in Colorado
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director of Architecture | $124K | $163K | $210K | $273K | +4% |
| Project Architect | $82K | $110K | $145K | $187K | +4.5% |
| Architect | $75K | $100K | $134K | $176K | +4% |
| BIM Manager | $75K | $100K | $131K | $168K | +8.5% |
| Urban Designer | $68K | $92K | $124K | $163K | +4.5% |
| Landscape Architect | $61K | $82K | $110K | $147K | +4.2% |
| Interior Architect | $58K | $79K | $107K | $145K | +3.8% |
Banking salaries in Colorado
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Banking | $181K | $237K | $305K | $394K | +2.8% |
| Director of Banking | $142K | $184K | $237K | $305K | +2.5% |
| Wealth Manager | $89K | $126K | $184K | $263K | +4.5% |
| Commercial Banker | $76K | $103K | $142K | $189K | +2.5% |
| Investment Advisor | $68K | $100K | $152K | $221K | +4% |
| Bank Branch Manager | $61K | $82K | $107K | $139K | +1.5% |
| Loan Officer | $55K | $79K | $114K | $163K | +2% |
Business salaries in Colorado
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) | $261K | $345K | $450K | $580K | +6.5% |
| SVP of Sales | $226K | $303K | $397K | $515K | +4% |
| Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) | $221K | $292K | $381K | $492K | +3% |
| SVP of Operations | $208K | $275K | $360K | $468K | +3.5% |
| Chief Executive Officer | $163K | $247K | $400K | $652K | +3.2% |
| VP of Sales | $173K | $233K | $310K | $410K | +4.2% |
| Chief Marketing Officer | $152K | $221K | $324K | $484K | +3.5% |
| Chief Operating Officer | $152K | $221K | $336K | $505K | +3% |
| VP of Human Resources | $156K | $205K | $265K | $342K | +3.2% |
| Director of Sales | $124K | $166K | $221K | $292K | +4.5% |
| Director of Operations | $114K | $149K | $195K | $250K | +3.8% |
| Director of Human Resources | $110K | $145K | $187K | $240K | +3.5% |
| Management Consultant | $84K | $121K | $170K | $237K | +4.2% |
| Marketing Manager | $82K | $116K | $160K | $210K | +3.3% |
| General Manager | $79K | $114K | $160K | $221K | +2.8% |
| Purchasing Manager | $82K | $114K | $147K | $187K | +2.5% |
| Supply Chain Manager | $82K | $114K | $149K | $191K | +4.5% |
| Sales Manager | $76K | $110K | $160K | $226K | +3.5% |
| Human Resources Manager | $79K | $109K | $147K | $189K | +2.9% |
| Brand Manager | $76K | $103K | $139K | $181K | +3.5% |
| Operations Manager | $71K | $103K | $142K | $189K | +2.5% |
| Project Manager | $76K | $103K | $139K | $179K | +3.7% |
| Digital Marketing Manager | $71K | $100K | $135K | $177K | +5.5% |
| Public Relations Manager | $71K | $100K | $137K | $181K | +3% |
| Business Analyst | $65K | $89K | $118K | $152K | +3.8% |
| Account Executive | $58K | $82K | $118K | $170K | +3.8% |
| Content Strategist | $58K | $79K | $105K | $137K | +5.2% |
| Executive Assistant | $55K | $71K | $93K | $118K | +1.8% |
| Recruiter | $50K | $68K | $93K | $126K | +3.2% |
| SEO Specialist | $50K | $68K | $93K | $124K | +5.8% |
| Event Planner | $44K | $59K | $79K | $105K | +3.8% |
| Logistics Coordinator | $44K | $59K | $76K | $97K | +3.5% |
Cannabis salaries in Colorado
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Cannabis | $152K | $205K | $271K | $357K | +16% |
| Director of Cannabis Operations | $100K | $135K | $177K | $233K | +18% |
| Cannabis Compliance Officer | $58K | $79K | $105K | $142K | +20% |
| Cannabis Chemist | $55K | $76K | $103K | $139K | +18.5% |
| Cultivation Manager | $55K | $76K | $103K | $139K | +16% |
| Dispensary Manager | $47K | $65K | $86K | $114K | +15% |
| Extraction Technician | $40K | $55K | $71K | $93K | +18% |
| Budtender | $29K | $38K | $48K | $61K | +14% |
Construction salaries in Colorado
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Construction | $171K | $224K | $291K | $375K | +4.8% |
| Director of Construction | $125K | $164K | $211K | $273K | +5% |
| Construction Manager | $82K | $111K | $146K | $190K | +4.5% |
| Construction Superintendent | $82K | $111K | $146K | $188K | +5.5% |
| Construction Estimator | $66K | $89K | $116K | $150K | +4.2% |
| Industrial Electrician | $66K | $87K | $111K | $143K | +7.5% |
| Land Surveyor | $61K | $82K | $108K | $137K | +3.8% |
| Pipefitter | $58K | $76K | $97K | $125K | +4.5% |
| Electrician | $55K | $72K | $93K | $122K | +6.2% |
| Ironworker | $55K | $72K | $93K | $122K | +5% |
| Plumber | $55K | $72K | $95K | $125K | +5.5% |
| Diesel Mechanic | $51K | $66K | $85K | $108K | +4.8% |
| HVAC Technician | $51K | $66K | $85K | $108K | +5.8% |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $51K | $66K | $87K | $114K | +4.2% |
| Carpenter | $44K | $59K | $78K | $100K | +4% |
| Welder | $40K | $53K | $68K | $87K | +3.5% |
Creative salaries in Colorado
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UX Researcher | $84K | $115K | $149K | $191K | +5.5% |
| Art Director | $74K | $103K | $139K | $183K | +2.8% |
| Animator | $54K | $74K | $101K | $139K | +4.5% |
| Fashion Designer | $49K | $70K | $101K | $149K | +2.5% |
| Video Producer | $49K | $70K | $98K | $139K | +4.2% |
| Copywriter | $46K | $64K | $88K | $118K | +3.5% |
| Music Producer | $39K | $64K | $108K | $191K | +3.5% |
| Social Media Manager | $46K | $62K | $84K | $113K | +6.5% |
| Graphic Designer | $43K | $60K | $80K | $105K | +3% |
| Interior Designer | $43K | $60K | $82K | $111K | +3.2% |
| Journalist | $39K | $54K | $74K | $105K | +1.5% |
| Photographer | $33K | $47K | $70K | $103K | +3% |
Cybersecurity salaries in Colorado
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Cybersecurity | $207K | $265K | $340K | $435K | +7.5% |
| Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) | $191K | $255K | $329K | $425K | +8.5% |
| Director of Cybersecurity | $165K | $207K | $260K | $324K | +8% |
| Security Architect | $149K | $186K | $228K | $281K | +9.2% |
| Cloud Security Engineer | $133K | $172K | $212K | $263K | +12.5% |
| Security Engineer | $122K | $157K | $196K | $244K | +10.2% |
| Threat Intelligence Analyst | $93K | $122K | $157K | $196K | +9.5% |
| Digital Forensics Analyst | $80K | $104K | $136K | $172K | +7.5% |
| SOC Analyst | $62K | $83K | $108K | $138K | +8.8% |
Dental salaries in Colorado
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Surgeon | $292K | $418K | $574K | $731K | +3.2% |
| Orthodontist | $209K | $292K | $397K | $522K | +3.5% |
| Periodontist | $188K | $266K | $366K | $480K | +3% |
| Dental Hygienist | $65K | $84K | $102K | $123K | +7% |
| Dental Office Manager | $47K | $63K | $81K | $102K | +4.5% |
| Dental Assistant | $37K | $46K | $57K | $71K | +5.5% |
Education salaries in Colorado
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Principal | $84K | $104K | $128K | $156K | +2.2% |
| Education Administrator | $74K | $97K | $125K | $159K | +2.5% |
| University Professor | $67K | $92K | $133K | $195K | +2.1% |
| Instructional Designer | $59K | $78K | $100K | $128K | +4.5% |
| Curriculum Developer | $56K | $74K | $94K | $121K | +3.8% |
| Special Education Teacher | $49K | $67K | $86K | $111K | +3.5% |
| K-12 Teacher | $46K | $64K | $84K | $108K | +1.8% |
| Librarian | $49K | $64K | $82K | $102K | +1.5% |
| School Counselor | $49K | $64K | $82K | $102K | +3% |
| Academic Advisor | $41K | $53K | $70K | $88K | +3% |
Energy salaries in Colorado
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil & Gas Operations Manager | $116K | $156K | $202K | $261K | +2% |
| Energy Engineer | $82K | $111K | $145K | $184K | +6.5% |
| Energy Analyst | $65K | $89K | $118K | $153K | +6% |
| Wind Turbine Technician | $51K | $63K | $80K | $103K | +45% |
| Solar Installer | $44K | $55K | $72K | $93K | +22% |
Engineering salaries in Colorado
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petroleum Engineer | $115K | $152K | $197K | $252K | +1.5% |
| Nuclear Engineer | $100K | $131K | $166K | $208K | +2.2% |
| Aerospace Engineer | $94K | $128K | $166K | $208K | +3.8% |
| Chemical Engineer | $84K | $113K | $147K | $187K | +2.5% |
| Electrical Engineer | $82K | $110K | $143K | $178K | +3.1% |
| Controls Engineer | $82K | $109K | $141K | $176K | +4% |
| Biomedical Engineer | $75K | $103K | $134K | $170K | +5.2% |
| Materials Engineer | $75K | $103K | $134K | $170K | +3% |
| Process Engineer | $75K | $103K | $134K | $170K | +3.5% |
| Industrial Engineer | $75K | $101K | $130K | $166K | +3.5% |
| Mechanical Engineer | $75K | $101K | $130K | $163K | +2.8% |
| Manufacturing Engineer | $73K | $100K | $128K | $163K | +3.2% |
| Environmental Engineer | $71K | $96K | $126K | $159K | +4.2% |
| Structural Engineer | $73K | $96K | $126K | $159K | +3.2% |
| Civil Engineer | $71K | $94K | $124K | $157K | +3.4% |
| Geotechnical Engineer | $71K | $94K | $124K | $157K | +3.5% |
| Quality Engineer | $68K | $92K | $121K | $155K | +3% |
Finance salaries in Colorado
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Financial Officer | $184K | $263K | $379K | $547K | +3.5% |
| Investment Banker | $126K | $189K | $294K | $473K | +3.9% |
| Quantitative Analyst | $131K | $181K | $242K | $336K | +6.2% |
| Hedge Fund Analyst | $121K | $173K | $252K | $400K | +3.5% |
| Portfolio Manager | $121K | $170K | $237K | $336K | +4.2% |
| Private Equity Analyst | $116K | $166K | $237K | $368K | +4% |
| Financial Controller | $110K | $147K | $191K | $247K | +3.2% |
| Venture Capital Analyst | $100K | $142K | $195K | $273K | +5.5% |
| Tax Manager | $100K | $135K | $173K | $221K | +3% |
| Actuary | $100K | $131K | $170K | $216K | +5.5% |
| Compliance Officer | $76K | $103K | $137K | $181K | +4.8% |
| Financial Advisor | $61K | $100K | $156K | $242K | +3.8% |
| Financial Analyst | $71K | $100K | $137K | $189K | +3.6% |
| Risk Analyst | $71K | $97K | $128K | $166K | +4.5% |
| Budget Analyst | $65K | $86K | $109K | $137K | +2.5% |
| Accountant | $58K | $82K | $110K | $147K | +2.2% |
| Insurance Underwriter | $61K | $82K | $107K | $139K | +2% |
| Mortgage Loan Officer | $50K | $76K | $114K | $170K | +2.5% |
| Credit Analyst | $55K | $74K | $97K | $126K | +2.8% |
| Bookkeeper | $40K | $50K | $63K | $80K | +1% |
Gaming salaries in Colorado
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Gaming | $186K | $249K | $329K | $435K | +7% |
| Director of Game Development | $136K | $178K | $231K | $303K | +7.5% |
| Game Monetization Manager | $87K | $119K | $159K | $210K | +10.5% |
| Live Operations Manager | $83K | $111K | $149K | $193K | +12% |
| Game Producer | $76K | $104K | $140K | $186K | +5.5% |
| Game Designer | $62K | $87K | $119K | $161K | +6.5% |
| Esports Manager | $48K | $69K | $98K | $143K | +18% |
Government salaries in Colorado
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Health Official | $71K | $97K | $126K | $163K | +4.5% |
| Government Budget Officer | $65K | $86K | $110K | $142K | +2.5% |
| Military Officer | $58K | $86K | $121K | $163K | +2% |
| Urban Planner | $63K | $84K | $107K | $137K | +3.8% |
| Policy Analyst | $61K | $82K | $107K | $139K | +3.5% |
| Police Officer | $50K | $68K | $92K | $121K | +2.5% |
| Firefighter | $44K | $61K | $82K | $107K | +2.8% |
| Social Worker | $42K | $58K | $76K | $97K | +3.5% |
Healthcare salaries in Colorado
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anesthesiologist | $313K | $407K | $501K | $606K | +2.1% |
| Radiologist | $303K | $397K | $491K | $585K | +2.2% |
| Surgeon | $292K | $397K | $522K | $679K | +2.5% |
| Medical Doctor | $204K | $259K | $334K | $439K | +2.8% |
| Psychiatrist | $204K | $259K | $324K | $418K | +3.8% |
| Dentist | $155K | $188K | $235K | $303K | +2.5% |
| Optometrist | $117K | $144K | $175K | $219K | +2.8% |
| Pharmacist | $123K | $138K | $155K | $172K | +1.2% |
| Physician Assistant | $113K | $136K | $162K | $193K | +4.8% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $104K | $126K | $151K | $183K | +5.2% |
| Healthcare Administrator | $75K | $109K | $146K | $193K | +4.1% |
| ICU Nurse | $81K | $102K | $127K | $157K | +4% |
| Clinical Psychologist | $75K | $99K | $131K | $169K | +3.5% |
| Physical Therapist | $78K | $99K | $120K | $146K | +3.2% |
| Genetic Counselor | $75K | $94K | $115K | $141K | +5.8% |
| Occupational Therapist | $75K | $94K | $115K | $138K | +3.8% |
| Speech-Language Pathologist | $71K | $89K | $110K | $134K | +4.2% |
| Registered Nurse | $68K | $86K | $109K | $136K | +3.5% |
| Respiratory Therapist | $61K | $75K | $94K | $117K | +3.8% |
| Registered Dietitian | $54K | $71K | $90K | $113K | +3.5% |
| Surgical Technologist | $47K | $61K | $75K | $94K | +3.5% |
| Medical Lab Technician | $44K | $58K | $75K | $94K | +3.2% |
| Medical Coder | $44K | $57K | $73K | $92K | +2.8% |
| Paramedic | $40K | $52K | $68K | $86K | +3.2% |
Hospitality salaries in Colorado
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Manager | $53K | $74K | $101K | $139K | +3.2% |
| Executive Chef | $53K | $70K | $95K | $132K | +3.8% |
| Sommelier | $43K | $60K | $84K | $118K | +3.2% |
| Restaurant Manager | $43K | $58K | $76K | $101K | +3.5% |
| Travel Agent | $36K | $47K | $64K | $87K | +3% |
Insurance salaries in Colorado
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Insurance Operations | $166K | $216K | $279K | $357K | +3.2% |
| Director of Insurance | $124K | $163K | $210K | $268K | +3.5% |
| Risk Manager | $86K | $116K | $152K | $198K | +4.5% |
| Insurance Underwriter | $61K | $82K | $110K | $145K | +1.5% |
| Claims Adjuster | $47K | $65K | $86K | $110K | +2% |
| Insurance Agent | $40K | $61K | $93K | $137K | +2.5% |
Legal salaries in Colorado
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patent Attorney | $141K | $193K | $259K | $355K | +4.2% |
| Corporate Lawyer | $120K | $183K | $292K | $470K | +3.8% |
| Compliance Lawyer | $104K | $151K | $207K | $277K | +5% |
| Judge | $99K | $141K | $190K | $251K | +1.5% |
| Legal Operations Manager | $99K | $136K | $178K | $230K | +6.5% |
| Attorney | $81K | $134K | $217K | $366K | +3.5% |
| Paralegal | $44K | $58K | $77K | $99K | +3.8% |
Marketing salaries in Colorado
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SVP of Marketing | $226K | $294K | $384K | $489K | +4.8% |
| VP of Marketing | $184K | $240K | $310K | $400K | +5% |
| Sr. Director of Marketing | $156K | $202K | $261K | $331K | +5.2% |
| Director of Marketing | $124K | $163K | $210K | $271K | +5.5% |
| Product Marketing Manager | $93K | $124K | $163K | $208K | +7.5% |
| Growth Marketer | $76K | $103K | $139K | $179K | +8.5% |
| Paid Media Manager | $65K | $89K | $121K | $156K | +6.5% |
| Email Marketing Manager | $61K | $82K | $110K | $145K | +5.5% |
| Marketing Analyst | $55K | $74K | $100K | $131K | +6% |
Media salaries in Colorado
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Media | $152K | $201K | $263K | $345K | +3.5% |
| Director of Content | $101K | $136K | $180K | $235K | +6.5% |
| Documentary Filmmaker | $43K | $67K | $108K | $180K | +5.5% |
| Editor | $46K | $64K | $91K | $126K | +0.5% |
| Podcast Producer | $43K | $64K | $91K | $129K | +15% |
| News Anchor | $39K | $60K | $101K | $191K | +-1.5% |
| Broadcast Journalist | $39K | $57K | $84K | $132K | +-1% |
| Reporter | $36K | $49K | $70K | $101K | +-2% |
Mental Health salaries in Colorado
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director of Mental Health Services | $92K | $123K | $162K | $209K | +5% |
| Neuropsychologist | $92K | $123K | $165K | $219K | +4.5% |
| Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) | $54K | $71K | $92K | $120K | +5.8% |
| Licensed Therapist (LMFT/LPC) | $50K | $65K | $86K | $113K | +5.5% |
| Behavioral Therapist (ABA) | $44K | $61K | $81K | $107K | +8.5% |
| Mental Health Counselor | $44K | $58K | $77K | $102K | +5.2% |
| Substance Abuse Counselor | $40K | $52K | $68K | $89K | +6.5% |
Nonprofit salaries in Colorado
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonprofit Executive Director | $63K | $86K | $120K | $168K | +3.2% |
| Fundraising Manager | $53K | $71K | $97K | $132K | +3.8% |
| Grant Writer | $49K | $63K | $81K | $104K | +3.5% |
| Case Manager | $39K | $51K | $65K | $83K | +3.5% |
| Community Outreach Coordinator | $39K | $51K | $66K | $85K | +3.8% |
Real Estate salaries in Colorado
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Estate Broker | $59K | $102K | $173K | $294K | +3.5% |
| Commercial Real Estate Analyst | $66K | $94K | $128K | $173K | +4% |
| Real Estate Appraiser | $56K | $77K | $105K | $141K | +2.8% |
| Property Manager | $51K | $70K | $94K | $126K | +3.2% |
| Real Estate Agent | $41K | $66K | $112K | $193K | +3.5% |
Retail salaries in Colorado
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Development Manager | $74K | $104K | $143K | $196K | +4.5% |
| E-Commerce Manager | $63K | $87K | $118K | $155K | +7.5% |
| Retail Buyer | $53K | $74K | $100K | $133K | +2.5% |
| Sales Representative | $43K | $63K | $94K | $141K | +3.5% |
| Retail Store Manager | $43K | $59K | $80K | $107K | +2% |
Science salaries in Colorado
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmaceutical Data Scientist | $110K | $148K | $190K | $238K | +7.5% |
| Physicist | $82K | $117K | $159K | $209K | +4% |
| Research Scientist | $75K | $102K | $138K | $183K | +4.5% |
| Epidemiologist | $71K | $94K | $123K | $159K | +4.5% |
| Biochemist | $65K | $92K | $128K | $169K | +4.2% |
| Geologist | $65K | $92K | $123K | $162K | +3.8% |
| Laboratory Manager | $68K | $92K | $120K | $155K | +3.8% |
| Chemist | $61K | $84K | $113K | $148K | +3.2% |
| Biologist | $58K | $82K | $110K | $146K | +3.5% |
| Environmental Scientist | $58K | $79K | $105K | $138K | +4.8% |
| Clinical Research Coordinator | $50K | $65K | $84K | $107K | +5.5% |
Sports & Fitness salaries in Colorado
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Sports Operations | $152K | $205K | $279K | $384K | +4.5% |
| Sports Agent | $47K | $82K | $152K | $315K | +5.5% |
| Fitness Director | $55K | $74K | $100K | $135K | +6.5% |
| Sports Nutritionist | $50K | $68K | $93K | $124K | +7% |
| Athletic Trainer | $44K | $58K | $76K | $97K | +8% |
| Strength & Conditioning Coach | $40K | $58K | $82K | $121K | +7.5% |
| Sports Coach | $37K | $53K | $76K | $114K | +5% |
| Personal Trainer | $34K | $47K | $68K | $100K | +10% |
Supply Chain salaries in Colorado
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO) | $226K | $300K | $389K | $499K | +4% |
| VP of Supply Chain | $173K | $226K | $292K | $373K | +4.2% |
| Director of Supply Chain | $124K | $163K | $210K | $268K | +4.5% |
| Procurement Manager | $82K | $110K | $145K | $184K | +4.2% |
| Demand Planner | $65K | $86K | $114K | $145K | +5.2% |
| Supply Chain Analyst | $61K | $82K | $107K | $139K | +5.8% |
| Warehouse Manager | $58K | $76K | $100K | $128K | +3.8% |
| Freight Broker | $44K | $65K | $93K | $131K | +5.5% |
Technology salaries in Colorado
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SVP of Engineering | $297K | $387K | $497K | $632K | +5.8% |
| Chief Product Officer (CPO) | $271K | $356K | $462K | $594K | +5% |
| Chief Technology Officer (CTO) | $260K | $342K | $444K | $571K | +5.5% |
| Chief Data Officer (CDO) | $253K | $331K | $433K | $560K | +9.5% |
| VP of Engineering | $244K | $316K | $403K | $515K | +6% |
| VP of Product | $223K | $289K | $372K | $476K | +5.2% |
| Sr. Director of Engineering | $212K | $274K | $348K | $444K | +6.2% |
| VP of Data | $207K | $271K | $352K | $454K | +8% |
| Director of Engineering | $178K | $228K | $289K | $366K | +6.5% |
| Director of Product Management | $172K | $221K | $281K | $359K | +5.5% |
| Director of Data | $157K | $204K | $263K | $338K | +8.5% |
| AI Engineer | $138K | $186K | $239K | $308K | +12% |
| Cloud Architect | $138K | $180K | $228K | $281K | +6.8% |
| Machine Learning Engineer | $133K | $178K | $228K | $292K | +8.4% |
| NLP Engineer | $133K | $178K | $228K | $289K | +10.2% |
| Computer Vision Engineer | $127K | $172K | $221K | $281K | +9.5% |
| Solutions Architect | $127K | $168K | $212K | $265K | +5.8% |
| Information Security Manager | $122K | $161K | $207K | $260K | +7.8% |
| Site Reliability Engineer | $122K | $161K | $204K | $253K | +7% |
| Blockchain Developer | $117K | $159K | $207K | $265K | +7.5% |
| Product Manager | $117K | $157K | $202K | $255K | +3.8% |
| DevOps Engineer | $111K | $149K | $189K | $228K | +6.2% |
| Data Scientist | $106K | $146K | $186K | $234K | +5.1% |
| IT Manager | $106K | $143K | $183K | $228K | +3.5% |
| Data Engineer | $104K | $140K | $178K | $223K | +6.5% |
| Software Engineer | $101K | $138K | $175K | $223K | +4.2% |
| Backend Developer | $96K | $133K | $170K | $212K | +4.3% |
| Mobile Developer | $96K | $133K | $172K | $218K | +5.2% |
| Full Stack Developer | $93K | $127K | $165K | $207K | +4.6% |
| Salesforce Developer | $96K | $127K | $165K | $207K | +5.5% |
| Penetration Tester | $93K | $125K | $161K | $207K | +8.2% |
| Cybersecurity Analyst | $90K | $122K | $157K | $196K | +7.3% |
| ERP Consultant | $90K | $122K | $159K | $202K | +3.8% |
| Scrum Master | $93K | $122K | $154K | $191K | +3.2% |
| Embedded Systems Engineer | $90K | $119K | $151K | $189K | +3.8% |
| Frontend Developer | $87K | $119K | $154K | $196K | +4.5% |
| Database Administrator | $83K | $111K | $143K | $180K | +2.8% |
| Network Engineer | $80K | $106K | $138K | $175K | +3% |
| UX Designer | $76K | $105K | $138K | $175K | +3.1% |
| Game Developer | $76K | $104K | $140K | $183K | +4.8% |
| QA Engineer | $74K | $101K | $133K | $168K | +3% |
| Systems Administrator | $66K | $91K | $119K | $151K | +2.2% |
| Data Analyst | $64K | $87K | $115K | $149K | +4% |
| Technical Writer | $62K | $84K | $108K | $138K | +2.5% |
| IT Support Specialist | $45K | $62K | $81K | $104K | +2% |
Transportation salaries in Colorado
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airline Pilot | $108K | $165K | $242K | $340K | +5.2% |
| Logistics Manager | $74K | $101K | $134K | $173K | +4.5% |
| Transportation Planner | $64K | $85K | $111K | $144K | +4.2% |
| Fleet Manager | $60K | $80K | $105K | $136K | +4% |
| Truck Driver (CDL) | $43K | $54K | $70K | $91K | +4.8% |
Veterinary salaries in Colorado
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Surgeon | $146K | $198K | $266K | $355K | +5.5% |
| Veterinarian | $92K | $125K | $172K | $230K | +5% |
| Zoo Veterinarian | $78K | $107K | $144K | $190K | +4% |
| Veterinary Practice Manager | $50K | $68K | $89K | $113K | +5% |
| Animal Behaviorist | $47K | $65K | $89K | $120K | +4.5% |
| Veterinary Technician | $33K | $44K | $56K | $71K | +6.5% |
How far does your Colorado salary go?
Colorado has an average COL index of 107. Factor in the 4.55% state income tax when comparing offers from no-tax states.
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Colorado has 7 major metro areas tracked with a combined population of 2.1 million. Average COL index: 107 vs US baseline of 100 — costs near national average.
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All salary data from BLS OES, O*NET, and H-1B employer filings, adjusted for Colorado regional cost of living. Figures represent 2026 annual compensation in USD.