Local career market · BLS OEWS May 2025 · Colorado Springs, CO
Careers in Colorado Springs, CO: pay and employment for 345 occupations.
BLS reports occupational wages for the Colorado Springs, CO metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 17820), which includes Colorado Springs and surrounding communities. Figures describe that whole area, not Colorado Springs city limits.
Quick answer
In the Colorado Springs, CO metropolitan area (CBSA 17820), BLS OEWS counted 316,060 jobs in May 2025, with a median annual wage of $52,710 across all occupations. Among occupations whose local estimate meets the reliability rule, the highest medians are IT Manager ($192,400), Architectural and Engineering Managers ($183,400), Sales Manager ($177,780). The largest occupations are Fast Food and Counter Workers (11,470), Stocker (9,110), Sales Associate (8,820).
Data Separately, BEA puts 2024 price levels across the Colorado Springs, CO metropolitan area at 100.7 (U.S. = 100): prices for the average consumer are about 1% above the national level. That is context, not an adjusted salary. Cost of living in Colorado Springs, CO.
At a glance
Highest-paying, largest and no-degree careers
Data Rankings use only occupations whose local estimate passes the reliability rule (500+ jobs, employment PRSE ≤ 20%, mean-wage PRSE ≤ 10%, non-degenerate distribution).
Highest-paying
- IT Manager$192,400 median · 1,050 employed
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$183,400 median · 560 employed
- Sales Manager$177,780 median · 600 employed
- Financial Manager$172,680 median · 710 employed
- Managers, All Other$149,120 median · 1,280 employed
- Software Engineer$134,280 median · 4,850 employed
- Network Engineer$130,980 median · 2,460 employed
- Cyber Security Analyst$130,880 median · 1,000 employed
- Computer Systems Analyst$128,740 median · 760 employed
- QA Tester$128,520 median · 610 employed
Largest occupations
- Fast Food and Counter Workers11,470 employed · $34,420 median
- Stocker9,110 employed · $41,440 median
- Sales Associate8,820 employed · $36,060 median
- Registered Nurse6,800 employed · $96,140 median
- Cashier5,900 employed · $35,740 median
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides5,730 employed · $37,530 median
- Customer Service Representative5,340 employed · $46,120 median
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other5,280 employed · $94,450 median
- CNA4,910 employed · $46,120 median
- Software Engineer4,850 employed · $134,280 median
Highest-paying without a bachelor's degree
BLS typical entry-level education (national).
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$101,910 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Police Officer$91,580 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$78,640 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$77,520 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$77,450 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$75,830 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$73,110 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$72,780 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Claims Adjuster$71,580 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Office Manager$70,150 median · High school diploma or equivalent
Salary pages
Detailed pay for popular careers in Colorado Springs, CO
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All 345 occupations
Data Occupations with 100+ jobs in the metro. Outlook is the BLS national projection; BLS publishes no metro projections in this dataset.
| Occupation | Mean (metro) | Typical entry education | U.S. outlook 2025–35 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter WorkersSOC 35-3023 · Colorado Springs, CO | $34,420U.S. $31,200 | $35,170 | 11,470 | No formal educational credential | +5.8% |
| StockerSOC 53-7065 · Colorado Springs, CO | $41,440U.S. $37,330 | $40,990 | 9,110 | No formal educational credential | +8.9% |
| Sales AssociateSOC 41-2031 · Colorado Springs, CO | $36,060U.S. $35,410 | $39,620 | 8,820 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Registered NurseSOC 29-1141 · Colorado Springs, CO | $96,140U.S. $97,550 | $96,320 | 6,800 | Bachelor's degree | +5.6% |
| CashierSOC 41-2011 · Colorado Springs, CO | $35,740U.S. $32,880 | $37,170 | 5,900 | No formal educational credential | -6.5% |
| Home Health and Personal Care AidesSOC 31-1120 · Colorado Springs, CO | $37,530U.S. $35,800 | $39,240 | 5,730 | n/a | n/a |
| Customer Service RepresentativeSOC 43-4051 · Colorado Springs, CO | $46,120U.S. $44,770 | $47,400 | 5,340 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.3% |
| Business Operations Specialists, All OtherSOC 13-1199 · Colorado Springs, CO | $94,450U.S. $83,050 | $98,550 | 5,280 | Bachelor's degree | +3.9% |
| CNASOC 31-1131 · Colorado Springs, CO | $46,120U.S. $42,260 | $45,320 | 4,910 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +2.6% |
| Software EngineerSOC 15-1252 · Colorado Springs, CO | $134,280U.S. $135,980 | $144,420 | 4,850 | Bachelor's degree | +10.2% |
| Operations ManagerSOC 11-1021 · Colorado Springs, CO | $120,770U.S. $105,770 | $154,360 | 4,580 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| ServerSOC 35-3031 · Colorado Springs, CO | $46,230U.S. $35,230 | $49,910 | 4,330 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Office Clerks, GeneralSOC 43-9061 · Colorado Springs, CO | $49,860U.S. $45,010 | $54,330 | 4,110 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| Elementary School TeacherSOC 25-2021 · Colorado Springs, CO | $61,140U.S. $63,970 | $60,710 | 3,640 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| JanitorSOC 37-2011 · Colorado Springs, CO | $37,500U.S. $36,840 | $39,830 | 3,530 | No formal educational credential | +2.2% |
| Administrative AssistantSOC 43-6014 · Colorado Springs, CO | $47,010U.S. $47,540 | $47,550 | 3,480 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| Line CookSOC 35-2014 · Colorado Springs, CO | $38,000U.S. $37,390 | $40,070 | 3,330 | No formal educational credential | +12.1% |
| Project ManagerSOC 13-1082 · Colorado Springs, CO | $111,740U.S. $102,320 | $117,510 | 3,200 | Bachelor's degree | +6.7% |
| Teaching Assistants, Except PostsecondarySOC 25-9045 · Colorado Springs, CO | $34,840U.S. $36,780 | $35,950 | 3,110 | n/a | n/a |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and TravelSOC 41-3091 · Colorado Springs, CO | $75,830U.S. $69,990 | $87,030 | 3,060 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.7% |
| Store ManagerSOC 41-1011 · Colorado Springs, CO | $53,690U.S. $48,520 | $60,080 | 2,960 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.7% |
| BookkeeperSOC 43-3031 · Colorado Springs, CO | $46,840U.S. $50,670 | $49,350 | 2,910 | Some college, no degree | -5.6% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving WorkersSOC 35-1012 · Colorado Springs, CO | $45,390U.S. $44,080 | $49,500 | 2,790 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.4% |
| High School TeacherSOC 25-2031 · Colorado Springs, CO | $61,710U.S. $72,040 | $63,190 | 2,760 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| Marketing SpecialistSOC 13-1161 · Colorado Springs, CO | $90,210U.S. $78,760 | $89,580 | 2,680 | Bachelor's degree | +7.0% |
| Material HandlerSOC 53-7062 · Colorado Springs, CO | $41,080U.S. $40,240 | $42,430 | 2,660 | No formal educational credential | +1.8% |
| Office ManagerSOC 43-1011 · Colorado Springs, CO | $70,150U.S. $69,500 | $72,450 | 2,640 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.1% |
| AccountantSOC 13-2011 · Colorado Springs, CO | $85,000U.S. $83,680 | $94,240 | 2,580 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| Network EngineerSOC 15-1241 · Colorado Springs, CO | $130,980U.S. $134,050 | $144,120 | 2,460 | Bachelor's degree | +7.7% |
| LandscaperSOC 37-3011 · Colorado Springs, CO | $43,480U.S. $39,150 | $44,150 | 2,410 | No formal educational credential | +4.7% |
| Maintenance TechnicianSOC 49-9071 · Colorado Springs, CO | $48,690U.S. $49,590 | $52,330 | 2,410 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Medical AssistantSOC 31-9092 · Colorado Springs, CO | $45,730U.S. $45,690 | $45,150 | 2,400 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +12.9% |
| IT Support SpecialistSOC 15-1232 · Colorado Springs, CO | $59,930U.S. $61,860 | $68,380 | 2,350 | Some college, no degree | -3.5% |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health CounselorsSOC 21-1018 · Colorado Springs, CO | $59,740U.S. $59,350 | $66,240 | 2,230 | n/a | n/a |
| Security GuardSOC 33-9032 · Colorado Springs, CO | $42,670U.S. $38,020 | $44,000 | 2,210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.9% |
| Insurance AgentSOC 41-3021 · Colorado Springs, CO | $58,640U.S. $62,280 | $78,570 | 2,150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.3% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific ProductsSOC 41-4012 · Colorado Springs, CO | $72,780U.S. $72,080 | $82,660 | 1,920 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| Truck DriverSOC 53-3032 · Colorado Springs, CO | $59,790U.S. $58,640 | $60,110 | 1,860 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.8% |
| HousekeeperSOC 37-2012 · Colorado Springs, CO | $35,910U.S. $35,510 | $36,760 | 1,840 | No formal educational credential | +0.6% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction WorkersSOC 47-1011 · Colorado Springs, CO | $77,450U.S. $79,920 | $80,590 | 1,810 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.0% |
| RecruiterSOC 13-1071 · Colorado Springs, CO | $79,000U.S. $75,940 | $84,310 | 1,800 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Construction WorkerSOC 47-2061 · Colorado Springs, CO | $46,340U.S. $47,120 | $47,780 | 1,790 | No formal educational credential | +7.3% |
| Middle School TeacherSOC 25-2022 · Colorado Springs, CO | $60,680U.S. $64,370 | $61,110 | 1,740 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| BartenderSOC 35-3011 · Colorado Springs, CO | $37,700U.S. $34,340 | $48,940 | 1,720 | No formal educational credential | +5.0% |
| Delivery DriverSOC 53-3033 · Colorado Springs, CO | $46,020U.S. $44,860 | $48,830 | 1,690 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.3% |
| Computer Occupations, All OtherSOC 15-1299 · Colorado Springs, CO | $110,090U.S. $116,580 | $110,230 | 1,680 | Bachelor's degree | +5.1% |
| Information and Record Clerks, All OtherSOC 43-4199 · Colorado Springs, CO | $49,450U.S. $49,500 | $52,690 | 1,620 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| Counter and Rental ClerksSOC 41-2021 · Colorado Springs, CO | $43,510U.S. $41,300 | $47,500 | 1,600 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| MechanicSOC 49-3023 · Colorado Springs, CO | $60,710U.S. $50,620 | $62,320 | 1,600 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| Medical SecretarySOC 43-6013 · Colorado Springs, CO | $44,680U.S. $45,930 | $44,880 | 1,580 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.8% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and RepairersSOC 49-1011 · Colorado Springs, CO | $77,520U.S. $79,860 | $83,000 | 1,470 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| Claims AdjusterSOC 13-1031 · Colorado Springs, CO | $71,580U.S. $78,000 | $76,480 | 1,450 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.5% |
| Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory ClerksSOC 43-5071 · Colorado Springs, CO | $45,920U.S. $45,260 | $47,510 | 1,430 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.6% |
| Driver/Sales WorkersSOC 53-3031 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,670U.S. $38,770 | $41,440 | 1,400 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.9% |
| LawyerSOC 23-1011 · Colorado Springs, CO | $106,320U.S. $159,670 | $138,450 | 1,390 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.7% |
| Training SpecialistSOC 13-1151 · Colorado Springs, CO | $66,560U.S. $69,280 | $74,970 | 1,380 | Bachelor's degree | +10.8% |
| Daycare WorkerSOC 39-9011 · Colorado Springs, CO | $37,160U.S. $34,980 | $39,120 | 1,380 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.0% |
| ReceptionistSOC 43-4171 · Colorado Springs, CO | $38,190U.S. $38,010 | $39,830 | 1,370 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.7% |
| Dental AssistantSOC 31-9091 · Colorado Springs, CO | $48,290U.S. $48,070 | $49,170 | 1,360 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.4% |
| Cooks, Fast FoodSOC 35-2011 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,560U.S. $30,890 | $35,660 | 1,340 | No formal educational credential | +0.6% |
| Social and Human Service AssistantsSOC 21-1093 · Colorado Springs, CO | $44,560U.S. $45,930 | $46,650 | 1,300 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.4% |
| ElectricianSOC 47-2111 · Colorado Springs, CO | $59,210U.S. $63,190 | $61,310 | 1,290 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.2% |
| Managers, All OtherSOC 11-9199 · Colorado Springs, CO | $149,120U.S. $141,900 | $160,630 | 1,280 | Bachelor's degree | +4.9% |
| Management ConsultantSOC 13-1111 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $117,850U.S. $101,860 | $118,490 | 1,270 | Bachelor's degree | +10.1% |
| Police OfficerSOC 33-3051 · Colorado Springs, CO | $91,580U.S. $76,210 | $83,850 | 1,240 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| CarpenterSOC 47-2031 · Colorado Springs, CO | $57,430U.S. $60,580 | $61,230 | 1,220 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.9% |
| Construction ManagerSOC 11-9021 · Colorado Springs, CO | $112,390U.S. $114,990 | $119,450 | 1,210 | Bachelor's degree | +9.1% |
| Child, Family, and School Social WorkersSOC 21-1021 · Colorado Springs, CO | $60,320U.S. $59,550 | $64,010 | 1,210 | Bachelor's degree | +4.4% |
| Buyers and Purchasing AgentsSOC 13-1020 · Colorado Springs, CO | $84,370U.S. $77,710 | $92,300 | 1,200 | n/a | n/a |
| System AdministratorSOC 15-1244 · Colorado Springs, CO | $101,850U.S. $99,130 | $106,840 | 1,200 | Bachelor's degree | -4.1% |
| Food Preparation WorkersSOC 35-2021 · Colorado Springs, CO | $37,450U.S. $35,320 | $39,300 | 1,190 | No formal educational credential | -3.0% |
| Amusement and Recreation AttendantsSOC 39-3091 · Colorado Springs, CO | $32,570U.S. $32,150 | $34,280 | 1,150 | No formal educational credential | +3.7% |
| HostSOC 35-9031 · Colorado Springs, CO | $36,350U.S. $31,200 | $38,560 | 1,130 | No formal educational credential | +3.4% |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales AgentsSOC 41-3031 · Colorado Springs, CO | $63,690U.S. $78,660 | $79,910 | 1,130 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling SupervisorsSOC 53-1047 · Colorado Springs, CO | $63,400U.S. $62,890 | $67,470 | 1,110 | n/a | n/a |
| Civil EngineerSOC 17-2051 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $94,840U.S. $100,840 | $106,010 | 1,100 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Cooks, Institution and CafeteriaSOC 35-2012 · Colorado Springs, CO | $39,110U.S. $37,450 | $41,800 | 1,090 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
| PlumberSOC 47-2152 · Colorado Springs, CO | $60,510U.S. $63,800 | $64,940 | 1,060 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.8% |
| IT ManagerSOC 11-3021 · Colorado Springs, CO | $192,400U.S. $175,140 | $193,590 | 1,050 | Bachelor's degree | +15.8% |
| Hospital AdministratorSOC 11-9111 · Colorado Springs, CO | $125,210U.S. $123,860 | $138,150 | 1,050 | Bachelor's degree | +24.2% |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender HelpersSOC 35-9011 · Colorado Springs, CO | $35,660U.S. $33,980 | $39,450 | 1,050 | No formal educational credential | +5.3% |
| Heavy Equipment OperatorSOC 47-2073 · Colorado Springs, CO | $61,660U.S. $59,850 | $62,850 | 1,030 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.6% |
| Personal TrainerSOC 39-9031 · Colorado Springs, CO | $47,120U.S. $47,160 | $53,180 | 1,020 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.3% |
| Cyber Security AnalystSOC 15-1212 · Colorado Springs, CO | $130,880U.S. $129,180 | $135,110 | 1,000 | Bachelor's degree | +21.0% |
| Aerospace EngineerSOC 17-2011 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $151,980U.S. $134,960 | $160,950 | 990 | Bachelor's degree | +8.3% |
| DishwasherSOC 35-9021 · Colorado Springs, CO | $35,030U.S. $34,810 | $35,200 | 960 | No formal educational credential | -1.0% |
| HVAC TechnicianSOC 49-9021 · Colorado Springs, CO | $61,460U.S. $61,010 | $66,950 | 950 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +10.9% |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and FabricatorsSOC 51-2090 · Colorado Springs, CO | $44,860U.S. $44,650 | $44,700 | 900 | n/a | n/a |
| Self-Enrichment TeachersSOC 25-3021 · Colorado Springs, CO | $43,390U.S. $46,800 | $46,380 | 890 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| CosmetologistSOC 39-5012 · Colorado Springs, CO | $36,680U.S. $35,790 | $49,880 | 870 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.7% |
| School CounselorSOC 21-1012 · Colorado Springs, CO | $62,640U.S. $64,330 | $66,430 | 860 | Master's degree | +2.9% |
| Billing and Posting ClerksSOC 43-3021 · Colorado Springs, CO | $48,690U.S. $48,500 | $51,640 | 860 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.1% |
| Electronics EngineerSOC 17-2072 · Colorado Springs, CO | $119,330U.S. $130,220 | $126,390 | 850 | Bachelor's degree | +3.7% |
| Production, Planning, and Expediting ClerksSOC 43-5061 · Colorado Springs, CO | $60,860U.S. $59,650 | $64,150 | 820 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.3% |
| PrincipalSOC 11-9032 · Colorado Springs, CO | $106,360U.S. $105,870 | $111,870 | 800 | Master's degree | -0.3% |
| Physical TherapistSOC 29-1123 · Colorado Springs, CO | $97,900U.S. $102,760 | $102,430 | 790 | Doctoral or professional degree | +11.9% |
| Food ServerSOC 35-3041 · Colorado Springs, CO | $36,690U.S. $35,360 | $38,670 | 770 | No formal educational credential | +4.5% |
| ZookeeperSOC 39-2021 · Colorado Springs, CO | $35,220U.S. $35,360 | $40,210 | 770 | High school diploma or equivalent | +12.1% |
| Computer Systems AnalystSOC 15-1211 · Colorado Springs, CO | $128,740U.S. $105,850 | $133,910 | 760 | Bachelor's degree | +7.9% |
| FirefighterSOC 33-2011 · Colorado Springs, CO | $63,110U.S. $59,280 | $62,280 | 760 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.7% |
| Public Relations SpecialistSOC 27-3031 · Colorado Springs, CO | $75,550U.S. $74,750 | $86,760 | 750 | Bachelor's degree | +1.8% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating WorkersSOC 51-1011 · Colorado Springs, CO | $73,110U.S. $74,450 | $79,290 | 750 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| Pharmacy TechnicianSOC 29-2052 · Colorado Springs, CO | $49,930U.S. $45,750 | $50,980 | 740 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.4% |
| Mail CarrierSOC 43-5052 · Colorado Springs, CO | $59,880U.S. $60,550 | $61,640 | 730 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Compliance OfficerSOC 13-1041 · Colorado Springs, CO | $78,420U.S. $80,730 | $84,750 | 720 | Bachelor's degree | +3.8% |
| Cost EstimatorSOC 13-1051 · Colorado Springs, CO | $84,990U.S. $78,740 | $90,840 | 720 | Bachelor's degree | -3.1% |
| Financial ManagerSOC 11-3031 · Colorado Springs, CO | $172,680U.S. $166,570 | $190,600 | 710 | Bachelor's degree | +9.7% |
| Speech PathologistSOC 29-1127 · Colorado Springs, CO | $108,140U.S. $97,870 | $114,960 | 710 | Master's degree | +16.6% |
| LPNSOC 29-2061 · Colorado Springs, CO | $68,360U.S. $64,400 | $65,900 | 710 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.0% |
| Parts SalespersonsSOC 41-2022 · Colorado Springs, CO | $46,660U.S. $38,630 | $49,330 | 670 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| LogisticianSOC 13-1081 · Colorado Springs, CO | $103,480U.S. $82,320 | $107,160 | 640 | Bachelor's degree | +17.6% |
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All OtherSOC 21-1099 · Colorado Springs, CO | $48,620U.S. $56,730 | $54,500 | 640 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Cement Masons and Concrete FinishersSOC 47-2051 · Colorado Springs, CO | $59,860U.S. $57,020 | $58,250 | 640 | No formal educational credential | +1.6% |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and EquipmentSOC 53-7061 · Colorado Springs, CO | $36,250U.S. $35,830 | $38,300 | 640 | No formal educational credential | +3.9% |
| Massage TherapistSOC 31-9011 · Colorado Springs, CO | $60,030U.S. $58,450 | $71,720 | 630 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +15.3% |
| Protective Service Workers, All OtherSOC 33-9099 · Colorado Springs, CO | $37,200U.S. $42,540 | $42,810 | 620 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.0% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales WorkersSOC 41-1012 · Colorado Springs, CO | $101,910U.S. $87,520 | $115,750 | 620 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.5% |
| QA TesterSOC 15-1253 · Colorado Springs, CO | $128,520U.S. $104,300 | $124,130 | 610 | Bachelor's degree | +5.7% |
| Sales ManagerSOC 11-2022 · Colorado Springs, CO | $177,780U.S. $148,270 | $191,810 | 600 | Bachelor's degree | +4.5% |
| Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk ClerksSOC 43-4081 · Colorado Springs, CO | $35,320U.S. $35,070 | $36,150 | 590 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| School Bus DriverSOC 53-3051 · Colorado Springs, CO | $47,330U.S. $47,920 | $48,640 | 590 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.7% |
| Data ScientistSOC 15-2051 · Colorado Springs, CO | $127,600U.S. $120,230 | $132,120 | 580 | Bachelor's degree | +34.6% |
| Court, Municipal, and License ClerksSOC 43-4031 · Colorado Springs, CO | $51,920U.S. $48,700 | $53,760 | 570 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and FinishersSOC 51-2028 · Colorado Springs, CO | $47,490U.S. $45,850 | $47,300 | 570 | n/a | n/a |
| Architectural and Engineering ManagersSOC 11-9041 · Colorado Springs, CO | $183,400U.S. $171,270 | $192,550 | 560 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Industrial EngineerSOC 17-2112 · Colorado Springs, CO | $105,320U.S. $102,440 | $110,140 | 560 | Bachelor's degree | +12.4% |
| ParalegalSOC 23-2011 · Colorado Springs, CO | $64,830U.S. $62,890 | $75,900 | 560 | Associate's degree | -0.3% |
| Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary SchoolSOC 25-2052 · Colorado Springs, CO | $60,900U.S. $65,120 | $62,960 | 560 | n/a | n/a |
| Interviewers, Except Eligibility and LoanSOC 43-4111 · Colorado Springs, CO | $47,900U.S. $45,920 | $49,520 | 560 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.4% |
| Industrial Machinery MechanicsSOC 49-9041 · Colorado Springs, CO | $78,640U.S. $64,520 | $73,050 | 550 | High school diploma or equivalent | +17.8% |
| Electrical EngineerSOC 17-2071 · Colorado Springs, CO | $118,250U.S. $120,630 | $121,310 | 540 | Bachelor's degree | +9.9% |
| Occupational TherapistSOC 29-1122 · Colorado Springs, CO | $105,780U.S. $100,330 | $111,980 | 520 | Master's degree | +14.8% |
| Radiology TechSOC 29-2034 · Colorado Springs, CO | $86,470U.S. $80,110 | $87,320 | 520 | Associate's degree | +5.0% |
| Recreation WorkersSOC 39-9032 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,600U.S. $36,560 | $40,100 | 520 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.3% |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and TechniciansSOC 29-2010 · Colorado Springs, CO | $77,300U.S. $62,930 | $78,880 | 510 | n/a | n/a |
| Shuttle Drivers and ChauffeursSOC 53-3053 · Colorado Springs, CO | $38,460U.S. $37,290 | $40,310 | 510 | No formal educational credential | +7.1% |
| Mechanical EngineerSOC 17-2141 · Colorado Springs, CO | $109,370U.S. $104,110 | $120,800 | 500 | Bachelor's degree | +11.2% |
| Dental HygienistSOC 29-1292 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $118,410U.S. $98,100 | $113,180 | 500 | Associate's degree | +8.0% |
| Vet TechSOC 29-2056 · Colorado Springs, CO | $46,630U.S. $47,380 | $48,960 | 500 | Associate's degree | +9.4% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All OtherSOC 49-9099 · Colorado Springs, CO | $49,560U.S. $49,230 | $53,760 | 500 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| Computer Hardware EngineerSOC 17-2061 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $136,920U.S. $161,740 | $146,080 | 490 | Bachelor's degree | +9.1% |
| ChefSOC 35-1011 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,180U.S. $62,470 | $63,350 | 490 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.6% |
| Financial AnalystSOC 13-2051 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $102,640U.S. $102,740 | $109,760 | 480 | Bachelor's degree | +7.2% |
| Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All OtherSOC 25-9099 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,470U.S. $50,890 | $68,600 | 480 | Bachelor's degree | +1.8% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial WorkersSOC 37-1011 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,930U.S. $49,100 | $52,190 | 480 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.2% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping WorkersSOC 37-1012 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,370U.S. $58,430 | $59,060 | 480 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Nail TechSOC 39-5092 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,670U.S. $35,760 | $40,200 | 480 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +9.2% |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning WorkersSOC 51-6011 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,040U.S. $34,890 | $35,970 | 480 | No formal educational credential | +4.3% |
| Nurse PractitionerSOC 29-1171 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $129,950U.S. $132,300 | $129,980 | 470 | Master's degree | +41.0% |
| Sales and Related Workers, All OtherSOC 41-9099 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $54,070U.S. $48,280 | $59,870 | 470 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.1% |
| WelderSOC 51-4121 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,270U.S. $53,750 | $59,190 | 470 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.4% |
| Forklift OperatorSOC 53-7051 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,710U.S. $46,420 | $48,400 | 470 | No formal educational credential | +1.5% |
| BakerSOC 51-3011 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,780U.S. $37,160 | $41,720 | 460 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| InspectorSOC 51-9061 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,080U.S. $48,570 | $55,660 | 450 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Engineers, All OtherSOC 17-2199 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $129,790U.S. $122,930 | $130,440 | 440 | Bachelor's degree | +3.7% |
| Physician AssistantSOC 29-1071 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $135,200U.S. $135,880 | $137,760 | 440 | Master's degree | +21.1% |
| Bank TellerSOC 43-3071 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,020U.S. $43,030 | $44,760 | 440 | High school diploma or equivalent | -13.2% |
| Tire Repairers and ChangersSOC 49-3093 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,660U.S. $37,710 | $45,020 | 440 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Marketing ManagerSOC 11-2021 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $172,210U.S. $166,790 | $186,160 | 430 | Bachelor's degree | +6.9% |
| Education Administrators, All OtherSOC 11-9039 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $123,120U.S. $95,200 | $124,320 | 430 | Bachelor's degree | +1.6% |
| Event PlannerSOC 13-1121 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,370U.S. $61,160 | $61,540 | 430 | Bachelor's degree | +5.8% |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All OtherSOC 31-9099 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,480U.S. $48,430 | $50,030 | 430 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.8% |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material CollectorsSOC 53-7081 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,530U.S. $49,690 | $54,960 | 420 | No formal educational credential | +2.1% |
| Automotive Body and Related RepairersSOC 49-3021 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,940U.S. $54,890 | $63,560 | 410 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Preschool TeacherSOC 25-2011 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,850U.S. $38,140 | $43,290 | 400 | Associate's degree | +4.5% |
| Graphic DesignerSOC 27-1024 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,790U.S. $62,960 | $68,380 | 400 | Bachelor's degree | -1.7% |
| Coaches and ScoutsSOC 27-2022 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,330U.S. $47,320 | $66,420 | 400 | Bachelor's degree | +6.1% |
| EMTSOC 29-2042 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,180U.S. $44,470 | $45,760 | 400 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.8% |
| Aircraft MechanicSOC 49-3011 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,810U.S. $79,870 | $85,590 | 400 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.4% |
| Kindergarten TeacherSOC 25-2012 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,830U.S. $62,680 | $58,250 | 390 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| Loan OfficerSOC 13-2072 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,770U.S. $76,690 | $85,710 | 380 | Bachelor's degree | +1.1% |
| Healthcare Social WorkerSOC 21-1022 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $72,670U.S. $67,880 | $67,840 | 380 | Master's degree | +8.5% |
| Instructional DesignerSOC 25-9031 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,180U.S. $77,440 | $83,170 | 380 | Master's degree | +1.6% |
| Vet AssistantSOC 31-9096 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,460U.S. $38,150 | $38,970 | 380 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.1% |
| Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line InstallersSOC 49-2022 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,990U.S. $63,890 | $73,520 | 380 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -3.3% |
| MachinistSOC 51-4041 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,510U.S. $58,750 | $58,730 | 380 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.0% |
| Bus DriverSOC 53-3052 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,010U.S. $59,050 | $59,910 | 380 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Operators, All OtherSOC 53-3099 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,670U.S. $37,180 | $42,710 | 380 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
| Financial Specialists, All OtherSOC 13-2099 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $88,520U.S. $81,100 | $97,880 | 370 | Bachelor's degree | +4.1% |
| Library TechniciansSOC 25-4031 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,560U.S. $44,580 | $42,350 | 370 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -6.4% |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window TrimmersSOC 27-1026 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,810U.S. $39,390 | $42,340 | 370 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.7% |
| Correctional OfficerSOC 33-3012 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,080U.S. $58,940 | $65,410 | 370 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.4% |
| LifeguardSOC 33-9092 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $32,180U.S. $33,580 | $32,770 | 370 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and AmbulanceSOC 43-5032 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,350U.S. $50,340 | $55,310 | 370 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| Home InspectorSOC 47-4011 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,630U.S. $74,690 | $78,150 | 370 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except EnginesSOC 49-3042 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,310U.S. $65,510 | $71,180 | 370 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.7% |
| Architectural and Civil DraftersSOC 17-3011 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,850U.S. $66,150 | $68,840 | 360 | Associate's degree | +5.2% |
| Special Education TeacherSOC 25-2058 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,940U.S. $74,260 | $63,940 | 360 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling ServicesSOC 39-1014 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,630U.S. $48,560 | $56,460 | 360 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.3% |
| PainterSOC 47-2141 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,470U.S. $49,400 | $52,650 | 360 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Automotive and Watercraft Service AttendantsSOC 53-6031 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,110U.S. $35,670 | $38,470 | 360 | No formal educational credential | +3.8% |
| Tour and Travel GuidesSOC 39-7010 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,080U.S. $38,120 | $38,450 | 340 | n/a | n/a |
| Respiratory TherapistSOC 29-1126 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $87,890U.S. $82,280 | $89,910 | 330 | Associate's degree | +8.5% |
| Telecommunications Line Installers and RepairersSOC 49-9052 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,570U.S. $74,330 | $58,970 | 330 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| FundraiserSOC 13-1131 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $67,380U.S. $72,550 | $71,590 | 320 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and DetectivesSOC 33-1012 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $122,420U.S. $106,040 | $114,280 | 320 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.3% |
| PhlebotomistSOC 31-9097 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,790U.S. $45,230 | $47,150 | 310 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +6.8% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service WorkersSOC 39-1022 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,300U.S. $48,590 | $51,240 | 310 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.3% |
| Loan Interviewers and ClerksSOC 43-4131 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,650U.S. $50,020 | $53,700 | 310 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.4% |
| RooferSOC 47-2181 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,830U.S. $55,440 | $53,850 | 310 | No formal educational credential | +5.3% |
| Diesel MechanicSOC 49-3031 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,910U.S. $61,770 | $64,270 | 310 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| Social and Community Service ManagersSOC 11-9151 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $98,060U.S. $80,390 | $103,580 | 300 | Bachelor's degree | +7.2% |
| Family Medicine PhysicianSOC 29-1215 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $283,470U.S. $244,180 | $238,590 | 290 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.3% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All OtherSOC 35-9099 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,710U.S. $35,840 | $37,910 | 290 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Computer Network Support SpecialistsSOC 15-1231 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,740U.S. $76,220 | $81,640 | 280 | Associate's degree | +1.2% |
| Social Workers, All OtherSOC 21-1029 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $67,260U.S. $71,900 | $73,740 | 280 | Bachelor's degree | +2.3% |
| DentistSOC 29-1021 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $158,830U.S. $170,950 | $165,610 | 280 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.7% |
| VeterinarianSOC 29-1131 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $126,790U.S. $130,100 | $133,470 | 280 | Doctoral or professional degree | +9.4% |
| Ophthalmic Medical TechniciansSOC 29-2057 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,760U.S. $45,570 | $44,450 | 270 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +21.4% |
| Special Education Teachers, Middle SchoolSOC 25-2057 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,340U.S. $66,810 | $62,080 | 260 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Producers and DirectorsSOC 27-2012 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,380U.S. $90,360 | $71,280 | 260 | Bachelor's degree | +4.0% |
| Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and TendersSOC 51-9111 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,020U.S. $43,220 | $38,700 | 260 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| HR ManagerSOC 11-3121 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $151,180U.S. $149,280 | $157,520 | 250 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Surveying and Mapping TechniciansSOC 17-3031 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,480U.S. $54,240 | $61,150 | 250 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers, All OtherSOC 19-3099 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $109,140U.S. $101,110 | $111,080 | 250 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1194 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,740U.S. $63,820 | $57,140 | 250 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| Food Service ManagerSOC 11-9051 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $72,140U.S. $69,390 | $83,180 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| Budget AnalystSOC 13-2031 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $93,530U.S. $91,640 | $94,320 | 240 | Bachelor's degree | +1.9% |
| UnderwriterSOC 13-2053 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $93,960U.S. $81,370 | $104,410 | 240 | Bachelor's degree | -3.8% |
| Teachers and Instructors, All OtherSOC 25-3099 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,380U.S. $66,140 | $79,910 | 240 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| Surgical TechSOC 29-2055 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $71,790U.S. $64,650 | $71,790 | 240 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| Human Resources AssistantSOC 43-4161 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,060U.S. $50,610 | $52,440 | 240 | Associate's degree | -6.2% |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial EquipmentSOC 49-2094 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,510U.S. $74,090 | $79,660 | 240 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +0.3% |
| Probation OfficerSOC 21-1092 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $71,680U.S. $66,270 | $72,990 | 230 | Bachelor's degree | +3.0% |
| Legal Support Workers, All OtherSOC 23-2099 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,320U.S. $72,110 | $69,960 | 230 | Associate's degree | -0.3% |
| LibrarianSOC 25-4022 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,370U.S. $68,270 | $67,710 | 230 | Master's degree | +2.6% |
| Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All OtherSOC 27-4099 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $118,250U.S. $70,720 | $114,200 | 230 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.6% |
| Physicians, All OtherSOC 29-1229 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $282,900U.S. $265,930 | $294,920 | 230 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.4% |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All OtherSOC 29-2099 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,850U.S. $50,290 | $65,700 | 230 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.9% |
| Physical Therapy AssistantSOC 31-2021 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,620U.S. $68,380 | $64,520 | 230 | Associate's degree | +23.0% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention WorkersSOC 33-1021 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,960U.S. $93,530 | $87,300 | 230 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.7% |
| DetectiveSOC 33-3021 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $85,750U.S. $93,790 | $96,030 | 230 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.2% |
| Financial Clerks, All OtherSOC 43-3099 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,230U.S. $53,830 | $56,200 | 230 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| Eligibility Interviewers, Government ProgramsSOC 43-4061 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,740U.S. $54,210 | $52,080 | 230 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.6% |
| Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine OperatorsSOC 43-5053 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,350U.S. $58,470 | $57,110 | 230 | No formal educational credential | -5.3% |
| Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4072 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $41,990U.S. $44,350 | $47,930 | 230 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System OperatorsSOC 51-8031 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,970U.S. $60,020 | $70,090 | 230 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.7% |
| Occupational Health and Safety SpecialistsSOC 19-5011 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $93,970U.S. $90,150 | $100,460 | 220 | Bachelor's degree | +18.5% |
| Butchers and Meat CuttersSOC 51-3021 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,320U.S. $40,140 | $47,800 | 220 | No formal educational credential | +2.4% |
| Packers and Packagers, HandSOC 53-7064 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,700U.S. $36,280 | $39,890 | 220 | No formal educational credential | -5.0% |
| Industrial Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3026 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,080U.S. $66,120 | $72,270 | 210 | Associate's degree | +3.1% |
| Business Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1011 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $72,020U.S. $99,080 | $85,810 | 210 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.9% |
| Technical WriterSOC 27-3042 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $96,100U.S. $90,390 | $101,190 | 210 | Bachelor's degree | +0.8% |
| ParamedicSOC 29-2043 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,360U.S. $60,600 | $61,800 | 210 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.7% |
| Payroll and Timekeeping ClerksSOC 43-3051 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,260U.S. $58,260 | $62,310 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | -15.9% |
| Property ManagerSOC 11-9141 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $86,790U.S. $69,990 | $105,990 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| EditorSOC 27-3041 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,590U.S. $77,920 | $75,020 | 200 | Bachelor's degree | -1.1% |
| Medical CoderSOC 29-2072 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $54,950U.S. $51,140 | $58,110 | 200 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.8% |
| EstheticianSOC 39-5094 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $45,330 | not published | 200 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +8.8% |
| Facilities ManagerSOC 11-3013 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $112,490U.S. $106,660 | $118,570 | 190 | Bachelor's degree | +4.6% |
| School PsychologistSOC 19-3034 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $114,380U.S. $95,990 | $123,080 | 190 | Master's degree | +0.8% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1071 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,230U.S. $107,310 | $84,170 | 190 | Doctoral or professional degree | +17.9% |
| Psychiatric TechnicianSOC 29-2053 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,280U.S. $45,130 | $44,860 | 190 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +22.3% |
| OpticianSOC 29-2081 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,240U.S. $47,260 | $46,820 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Cooks, Short OrderSOC 35-2015 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $32,030U.S. $35,880 | $34,320 | 190 | No formal educational credential | -5.2% |
| Tax PreparerSOC 13-2082 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,900U.S. $54,920 | $55,100 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.7% |
| SurveyorSOC 17-1022 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,530U.S. $75,440 | $82,140 | 180 | Bachelor's degree | +5.8% |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3023 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $69,610U.S. $78,190 | $71,960 | 180 | Associate's degree | +2.4% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary SchoolSOC 25-2032 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,310U.S. $66,270 | $60,830 | 180 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| TutorSOC 25-3041 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,270U.S. $43,350 | $54,450 | 180 | Some college, no degree | -0.2% |
| Sterile Processing TechnicianSOC 31-9093 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,540U.S. $47,700 | $52,260 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.8% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security WorkersSOC 33-1091 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,490U.S. $55,940 | $53,830 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Crossing Guards and FlaggersSOC 33-9091 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,970U.S. $38,100 | $41,290 | 180 | No formal educational credential | +3.5% |
| GlazierSOC 47-2121 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,130U.S. $57,080 | $62,790 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| Sheet Metal WorkerSOC 47-2211 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,550U.S. $61,800 | $52,720 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| LinemanSOC 49-9051 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $106,860U.S. $95,320 | $96,160 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.3% |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool OperatorsSOC 51-9161 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,540U.S. $50,690 | $56,610 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | -9.4% |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution ManagersSOC 11-3071 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $129,700U.S. $107,230 | $133,780 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.1% |
| Operations Research AnalystSOC 15-2031 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $140,590U.S. $88,940 | $136,770 | 170 | Bachelor's degree | +11.9% |
| ArchitectSOC 17-1011 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $97,080U.S. $99,280 | $101,950 | 170 | Bachelor's degree | +4.3% |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3022 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $69,860U.S. $64,950 | $70,890 | 170 | Associate's degree | +3.2% |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1072 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $84,910U.S. $80,250 | $85,260 | 170 | Doctoral or professional degree | +17.1% |
| Sales EngineerSOC 41-9031 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $130,360U.S. $124,900 | $137,130 | 170 | Bachelor's degree | +2.8% |
| Bill and Account CollectorsSOC 43-3011 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,540U.S. $47,030 | $48,510 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.4% |
| Procurement ClerksSOC 43-3061 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,460U.S. $50,580 | $56,720 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.1% |
| Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9124 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,180U.S. $48,250 | $67,890 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Administrative Services ManagersSOC 11-3012 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $137,730U.S. $114,130 | $148,810 | 160 | Bachelor's degree | +5.2% |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All OtherSOC 17-3029 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $71,630U.S. $78,350 | $71,360 | 160 | Associate's degree | +2.8% |
| ChiropractorSOC 29-1011 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,360U.S. $79,200 | $67,340 | 160 | Doctoral or professional degree | +8.7% |
| Ultrasound TechSOC 29-2032 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $110,850U.S. $96,590 | $104,680 | 160 | Associate's degree | +13.9% |
| UsherSOC 39-3031 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,080U.S. $32,910 | $35,090 | 160 | No formal educational credential | +0.9% |
| DispatcherSOC 43-5031 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,160U.S. $53,040 | $59,470 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Office and Administrative Support Workers, All OtherSOC 43-9199 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,000U.S. $45,670 | $54,110 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.3% |
| Security and Fire Alarm Systems InstallersSOC 49-2098 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,420U.S. $60,070 | $61,970 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.8% |
| Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4031 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,890U.S. $46,330 | $49,620 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.5% |
| Printing Press OperatorsSOC 51-5112 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,470U.S. $45,780 | $45,880 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.7% |
| Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and DaycareSOC 11-9031 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,900U.S. $59,300 | $65,910 | 150 | Bachelor's degree | -3.1% |
| Environmental ScientistSOC 19-2041 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $97,460U.S. $82,220 | $111,640 | 150 | Bachelor's degree | +6.1% |
| NutritionistSOC 29-1031 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,030U.S. $76,400 | $76,810 | 150 | Bachelor's degree | +7.7% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific ProductsSOC 41-4011 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $132,530U.S. $104,920 | $134,910 | 150 | Bachelor's degree | +1.2% |
| Legal Secretaries and Administrative AssistantsSOC 43-6012 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,910U.S. $55,570 | $53,710 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.2% |
| Insurance Claims and Policy Processing ClerksSOC 43-9041 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,080U.S. $49,230 | $56,810 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Highway Maintenance WorkersSOC 47-4051 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,720U.S. $50,260 | $55,480 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical DoorSOC 49-9012 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $83,300U.S. $74,340 | $71,890 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.3% |
| Parking AttendantsSOC 53-6021 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,320U.S. $35,150 | $43,710 | 150 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis SpecialistsSOC 13-1141 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $78,210 | not published | 140 | Bachelor's degree | +6.0% |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social WorkersSOC 21-1023 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,860U.S. $60,280 | $67,710 | 140 | Master's degree | +10.3% |
| Occupational Therapy AssistantSOC 31-2011 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,700U.S. $72,300 | $76,280 | 140 | Associate's degree | +21.5% |
| Order ClerksSOC 43-4151 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,630U.S. $46,170 | $47,890 | 140 | Some college, no degree | -17.5% |
| Postal Service ClerksSOC 43-5051 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,490U.S. $62,130 | $60,240 | 140 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and GreenhouseSOC 45-2092 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,670U.S. $35,660 | $39,350 | 140 | No formal educational credential | -2.4% |
| Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and WallSOC 47-2131 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,440U.S. $49,120 | $56,840 | 140 | No formal educational credential | +2.4% |
| Industrial Production ManagerSOC 11-3051 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $127,390U.S. $126,060 | $133,660 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | +2.6% |
| Financial ExaminersSOC 13-2061 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $96,670U.S. $94,160 | $95,110 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | +9.3% |
| Computer and Information Research ScientistsSOC 15-1221 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $107,090U.S. $140,300 | $115,010 | 130 | Master's degree | +21.8% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All OtherSOC 19-4099 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $68,560U.S. $62,280 | $77,000 | 130 | Associate's degree | +4.4% |
| Computer Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1021 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,100U.S. $96,980 | $89,290 | 130 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.9% |
| Interior DesignerSOC 27-1025 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $66,440U.S. $67,190 | $72,260 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | +2.7% |
| WriterSOC 27-3043 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $83,770U.S. $76,910 | $84,620 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| Education Administrators, PostsecondarySOC 11-9033 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $103,310U.S. $104,590 | $119,560 | 120 | Master's degree | +1.8% |
| Database ArchitectSOC 15-1243 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $127,050U.S. $139,500 | $133,400 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | +9.4% |
| Rehabilitation CounselorSOC 21-1015 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,370U.S. $46,850 | $59,600 | 120 | Master's degree | +2.2% |
| Special Education Teachers, PreschoolSOC 25-2051 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,450U.S. $64,830 | $64,090 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | +2.4% |
| TranslatorSOC 27-3091 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $67,560U.S. $60,170 | $71,040 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | +2.0% |
| PhotographerSOC 27-4021 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,110U.S. $44,660 | $55,530 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| File ClerksSOC 43-4071 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,870U.S. $43,600 | $46,970 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | -15.8% |
| Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel ClerksSOC 43-4181 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,420U.S. $44,390 | $53,260 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Hazardous Materials Removal WorkersSOC 47-4041 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,690U.S. $49,450 | $53,420 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.5% |
| Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine RepairersSOC 49-2011 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,090U.S. $47,810 | $54,020 | 120 | Some college, no degree | -3.0% |
| Sewing Machine OperatorsSOC 51-6031 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,270U.S. $36,670 | $40,830 | 120 | No formal educational credential | -15.1% |
| Cabinetmakers and Bench CarpentersSOC 51-7011 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,360U.S. $46,680 | $49,570 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.9% |
| Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9012 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,450U.S. $51,610 | $45,680 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.7% |
| Production Workers, All OtherSOC 51-9199 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,860U.S. $40,110 | $52,070 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| Lodging ManagersSOC 11-9081 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,060U.S. $69,250 | $95,410 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.8% |
| Database AdministratorSOC 15-1242 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $118,170U.S. $104,620 | $118,110 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | -0.1% |
| GeologistSOC 19-2042 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,660U.S. $101,920 | $96,700 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | +5.1% |
| Community Health WorkerSOC 21-1094 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $53,360U.S. $51,850 | $55,110 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +12.7% |
| Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment OperatorsSOC 47-2071 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $54,830U.S. $53,340 | $56,320 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| Medical Equipment RepairersSOC 49-9062 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,910U.S. $61,660 | $63,580 | 110 | Associate's degree | +12.6% |
| Aircraft Service AttendantsSOC 53-6032 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,740U.S. $40,450 | $43,200 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.6% |
| Financial Risk SpecialistsSOC 13-2054 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $126,500U.S. $117,330 | $127,660 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +7.4% |
| Clinical PsychologistSOC 19-3033 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $121,830U.S. $100,580 | $119,640 | 100 | Doctoral or professional degree | +11.7% |
| Religious Workers, All OtherSOC 21-2099 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,680U.S. $45,280 | $48,560 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +1.5% |
| Education Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1081 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,970U.S. $75,350 | $59,890 | 100 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.5% |
| Audio and Video TechniciansSOC 27-4011 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,780U.S. $58,100 | $60,840 | 100 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.9% |
| OptometristSOC 29-1041 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $131,980U.S. $136,570 | $131,420 | 100 | Doctoral or professional degree | +9.5% |
| Pest Control TechnicianSOC 37-2021 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,480U.S. $45,250 | $53,760 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.5% |
| ConciergesSOC 39-6012 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,060U.S. $38,950 | $41,750 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All OtherSOC 39-9099 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $32,820U.S. $41,600 | $35,690 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.9% |
| Advertising Sales AgentsSOC 41-3011 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,340U.S. $64,820 | $66,930 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.2% |
| TelemarketerSOC 41-9041 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,670U.S. $35,450 | $51,110 | 100 | No formal educational credential | -21.4% |
| Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural AnimalsSOC 45-2093 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,100U.S. $36,670 | $41,120 | 100 | No formal educational credential | -3.2% |
| Drywall and Ceiling Tile InstallersSOC 47-2081 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,080U.S. $58,930 | $56,950 | 100 | No formal educational credential | +2.5% |
| PipelayersSOC 47-2151 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,910U.S. $49,000 | $52,490 | 100 | No formal educational credential | -3.1% |
| Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair WorkersSOC 49-9098 · Colorado Springs, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $41,510U.S. $39,630 | $41,940 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.3% |
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Geography
What area these numbers cover
- Search label
- Colorado Springs, CO
- BLS source geography
- Colorado Springs, CO
- Geography type
- Metropolitan Statistical Area
- CBSA code
- 17820
- States
- Colorado
- Delineation
- OMB Bulletin 23-01, as used by BLS OEWS May 2025
FAQ
Common questions
What are the highest-paying jobs in Colorado Springs, CO?
In the Colorado Springs, CO metropolitan area (CBSA 17820), BLS OEWS counted 316,060 jobs in May 2025, with a median annual wage of $52,710 across all occupations. Among occupations whose local estimate meets the reliability rule, the highest medians are IT Manager ($192,400), Architectural and Engineering Managers ($183,400), Sales Manager ($177,780).
Is this the city or the metro area?
BLS reports occupational wages for the Colorado Springs, CO metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 17820), which includes Colorado Springs and surrounding communities. Figures describe that whole area, not Colorado Springs city limits.
Are these job openings?
No. OEWS employment counts people working in each occupation across the metro in May 2025, not vacancies or hiring.
Method
How this page is built
BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates for every detailed occupation with 100+ jobs in the Colorado Springs, CO metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 17820). Medians and means are OEWS fields; employment counts people working in the occupation (excluding the self-employed), not openings. Typical entry education and outlook are BLS national Employment Projections. Suppressed values are shown as not published and never imputed. Searches this page answers include “high paying jobs colorado springs”, “high paying jobs in colorado springs”, “careers in colorado springs” (Ahrefs, U.S.).
What this page can't tell you
Sources- City limits: BLS publishes metro-area estimates.
- Job openings or hiring: employment is the number of people working.
- Local outlook: projections shown are national.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 metropolitan-area estimates (2018 SOC; metropolitan statistical areas per OMB Bulletin 23-01), public domain.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program, national occupational projections 2025–35 (no metro projections are published in this dataset).
- U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities, 2024 (released February 19, 2026).