Colorado Springs, CO
Metro Area · BLS OEWS 2022
In Colorado Springs, CO, BLS OEWS tracks wages for 473 detailed occupations covering about 283,090 jobs. Across occupations, local pay runs 6.1% below the national median on average.
Highest-Paying Occupations (2022)
"vs National" compares this area's median for each occupation to the U.S. national median — a positive number means the area pays a premium for that role.
| Occupation | Median Annual | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dermatologists | $235,850 | — | 110 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $230,930 | +40.2% | 440 |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $194,850 | — | — |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $184,470 | -13.3% | — |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $167,960 | +1.6% | 300 |
| Chief Executives | $167,540 | +92.8% | 60 |
| Pediatricians, General | $164,980 | -17% | 60 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $161,980 | -4.4% | 1,080 |
| Sales Managers | $158,900 | +17.6% | 510 |
| Financial Managers | $158,140 | +41.2% | 650 |
| Marketing Managers | $157,550 | -12.2% | 380 |
| Purchasing Managers | $139,330 | +2.2% | 50 |
| Pharmacists | $135,570 | -0.3% | 540 |
| Managers, All Other | $134,280 | +0.5% | 1,150 |
| Sales Engineers | $133,490 | +14.1% | 110 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $132,310 | -4.2% | 600 |
| Human Resources Managers | $132,040 | -3.2% | 180 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $131,970 | -16.3% | 40 |
| Software Developers | $131,790 | -20.9% | 5,440 |
| Dentists, General | $130,500 | -21.5% | 260 |
| Aerospace Engineers | $129,180 | -1.2% | — |
| Engineers, All Other | $128,790 | +15% | 410 |
| Public Relations Managers | $128,600 | -4.6% | 80 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $128,480 | +9.8% | 70 |
| Fundraising Managers | $125,250 | +5.1% | 40 |