Jobs in Colorado — Pay & Openings by City
1,234,190 professionals employed across 3 major Colorado metro areas (BLS OEWS May 2025). Average salary: $55,274/yr. Top hiring industry: Technology.
Last updated: 2026-07-23
Top Industries in Colorado
Technology, Aerospace, Energy, Tourism are the largest employment sectors in Colorado.
The highest-paying role statewide is typically Operations Manager.
Where you work in Colorado changes what the same job pays. Across the roles we track, Denver averages $56,454/yr while Colorado Springs averages $52,913/yr — about a 7% gap. Weigh that against commute and cost of living before ruling a metro out.
Jobs in Colorado by City
Every metro below shows the average median pay and total employment across the 46 roles we track from BLS OEWS May 2025 data, plus links to the biggest role hubs by employment.
| City | Avg Median Pay | People Employed | Biggest Roles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | $56,454 | 557,430 | Fast Food Worker jobs · Retail Sales Associate jobs · Stocker jobs |
| Aurora | $56,454 | 557,430 | Fast Food Worker jobs · Retail Sales Associate jobs · Stocker jobs |
| Colorado Springs | $52,913 | 119,330 | Fast Food Worker jobs · Stocker jobs · Retail Sales Associate jobs |
This hub links 9 role hubs across 3 Colorado metros. Employment = BLS OEWS May 2025, not live openings.
Top-Paying Roles in Colorado
State averages across the Colorado metros above. Each linked guide breaks the number down city by city and links to live openings you can apply to.
| Role | Colorado Average Median |
|---|---|
| Operations Manager salary guide | $135,143 |
| Dental Hygienist salary guide | $115,310 |
| Registered Nurse salary guide | $99,466 |
| Logistics Coordinator salary guide | $99,353 |
| Sales Representative salary guide | $79,043 |
| Diesel Mechanic salary guide | $69,836 |
| HVAC Technician salary guide | $68,206 |
| Warehouse Supervisor salary guide | $67,300 |
| Bus Driver salary guide | $65,396 |
| Plumber salary guide | $62,770 |
| Truck Driver salary guide | $62,530 |
| Carpenter salary guide | $62,416 |
| Electrician salary guide | $61,836 |
| Auto Mechanic salary guide | $61,543 |
| Welder salary guide | $57,683 |
15 of these roles have full salary guides. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.