Local career market · BLS OEWS May 2025 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO
Careers in Denver, CO: pay and employment for 572 occupations.
BLS reports occupational wages for the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 19740), which includes Denver, Aurora and Centennial and surrounding communities. Figures describe that whole area, not Denver city limits.
Quick answer
In the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metropolitan area (CBSA 19740), BLS OEWS counted 1,609,350 jobs in May 2025, with a median annual wage of $62,320 across all occupations. Among occupations whose local estimate meets the reliability rule, the highest medians are Airline Pilot ($307,490), Physicians, All Other ($298,600), Family Medicine Physician ($255,590). The largest occupations are Fast Food and Counter Workers (42,810), Sales Associate (40,340), Stocker (32,610).
Data Separately, BEA puts 2024 price levels across the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metropolitan area at 105.8 (U.S. = 100): prices for the average consumer are about 6% above the national level. That is context, not an adjusted salary. Cost of living in Denver, 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
- Airline Pilot$307,490 median · 5,600 employed
- Physicians, All Other$298,600 median · 1,170 employed
- Family Medicine Physician$255,590 median · 1,080 employed
- IT Manager$203,340 median · 7,730 employed
- Financial Manager$193,400 median · 7,490 employed
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$191,440 median · 2,860 employed
- Marketing Manager$182,470 median · 4,220 employed
- Sales Manager$181,580 median · 5,930 employed
- Purchasing Manager$180,000 median · 980 employed
- Lawyer$177,380 median · 11,860 employed
Largest occupations
- Fast Food and Counter Workers42,810 employed · $37,070 median
- Sales Associate40,340 employed · $38,470 median
- Stocker32,610 employed · $44,480 median
- Registered Nurse30,380 employed · $101,130 median
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other28,670 employed · $94,990 median
- Software Engineer27,010 employed · $137,610 median
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides26,130 employed · $38,900 median
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel24,480 employed · $80,650 median
- Cashier23,860 employed · $37,620 median
- Customer Service Representative23,560 employed · $48,590 median
Highest-paying without a bachelor's degree
BLS typical entry-level education (national).
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$135,220 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Commercial Pilot$132,810 median · Postsecondary nondegree award
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$127,250 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$119,500 median · Postsecondary nondegree award
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$115,390 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Detective$113,340 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Police Officer$101,970 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Property Manager$101,750 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Lineman$91,090 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Firefighter$87,980 median · Postsecondary nondegree award
Salary pages
Detailed pay for popular careers in Denver, CO
Paralegal$80,500 medianRegistered Nurse$101,130 medianDental Hygienist$113,760 medianMarketing Manager$182,470 medianMedical Assistant$49,700 medianProject Manager$116,740 medianElectrician$63,150 medianNurse Practitioner$134,040 medianCRNA$216,700 medianPharmacy Technician$50,970 medianSurgical Tech$77,020 medianAccountant$100,020 medianPharmacist$157,890 medianCNA$49,110 medianLPN$75,810 medianVet Tech$56,580 medianOffice Manager$79,120 medianOperations Manager$142,330 medianFinancial Advisor$98,740 medianRadiology Tech$98,000 medianLawyer$177,380 medianPhlebotomist$48,070 medianTruck Driver$63,900 medianMRI Tech$105,920 medianConstruction Manager$128,850 medianArchitect$104,090 medianMechanical Engineer$128,180 medianHR Manager$170,940 medianBookkeeper$57,510 medianExecutive Assistant$68,020 median
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All 572 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 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $37,070U.S. $31,200 | $38,240 | 42,810 | No formal educational credential | +5.8% |
| Sales AssociateSOC 41-2031 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $38,470U.S. $35,410 | $41,980 | 40,340 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| StockerSOC 53-7065 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $44,480U.S. $37,330 | $44,510 | 32,610 | No formal educational credential | +8.9% |
| Registered NurseSOC 29-1141 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $101,130U.S. $97,550 | $100,920 | 30,380 | Bachelor's degree | +5.6% |
| Business Operations Specialists, All OtherSOC 13-1199 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $94,990U.S. $83,050 | $101,660 | 28,670 | Bachelor's degree | +3.9% |
| Software EngineerSOC 15-1252 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $137,610U.S. $135,980 | $149,400 | 27,010 | Bachelor's degree | +10.2% |
| Home Health and Personal Care AidesSOC 31-1120 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $38,900U.S. $35,800 | $40,800 | 26,130 | n/a | n/a |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and TravelSOC 41-3091 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $80,650U.S. $69,990 | $93,970 | 24,480 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.7% |
| CashierSOC 41-2011 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $37,620U.S. $32,880 | $39,190 | 23,860 | No formal educational credential | -6.5% |
| Customer Service RepresentativeSOC 43-4051 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $48,590U.S. $44,770 | $52,050 | 23,560 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.3% |
| Operations ManagerSOC 11-1021 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $142,330U.S. $105,770 | $171,600 | 22,940 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| AccountantSOC 13-2011 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $100,020U.S. $83,680 | $107,620 | 22,720 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| ServerSOC 35-3031 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $39,650U.S. $35,230 | $51,870 | 20,750 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Project ManagerSOC 13-1082 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $116,740U.S. $102,320 | $120,640 | 20,710 | Bachelor's degree | +6.7% |
| JanitorSOC 37-2011 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $38,840U.S. $36,840 | $42,130 | 19,460 | No formal educational credential | +2.2% |
| Material HandlerSOC 53-7062 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $46,290U.S. $40,240 | $47,700 | 19,340 | No formal educational credential | +1.8% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific ProductsSOC 41-4012 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $81,060U.S. $72,080 | $93,560 | 17,660 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| Marketing SpecialistSOC 13-1161 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $99,040U.S. $78,760 | $103,200 | 17,000 | Bachelor's degree | +7.0% |
| Office Clerks, GeneralSOC 43-9061 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $53,990U.S. $45,010 | $57,860 | 16,320 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| Line CookSOC 35-2014 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $44,370U.S. $37,390 | $43,550 | 15,410 | No formal educational credential | +12.1% |
| Administrative AssistantSOC 43-6014 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $49,760U.S. $47,540 | $52,540 | 15,350 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| Office ManagerSOC 43-1011 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $79,120U.S. $69,500 | $82,850 | 14,710 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.1% |
| Truck DriverSOC 53-3032 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $63,900U.S. $58,640 | $66,130 | 14,320 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.8% |
| BookkeeperSOC 43-3031 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $57,510U.S. $50,670 | $59,520 | 14,100 | Some college, no degree | -5.6% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving WorkersSOC 35-1012 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $52,520U.S. $44,080 | $55,410 | 13,570 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.4% |
| Store ManagerSOC 41-1011 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $59,100U.S. $48,520 | $62,640 | 12,580 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.7% |
| RecruiterSOC 13-1071 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $82,550U.S. $75,940 | $90,400 | 12,520 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Elementary School TeacherSOC 25-2021 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $76,910U.S. $63,970 | $74,950 | 12,030 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| LawyerSOC 23-1011 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $177,380U.S. $159,670 | $203,690 | 11,860 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.7% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction WorkersSOC 47-1011 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $83,400U.S. $79,920 | $90,620 | 11,780 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.0% |
| Maintenance TechnicianSOC 49-9071 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $52,450U.S. $49,590 | $57,310 | 11,510 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Security GuardSOC 33-9032 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $45,420U.S. $38,020 | $46,870 | 10,910 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.9% |
| LandscaperSOC 37-3011 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $46,270U.S. $39,150 | $47,770 | 10,900 | No formal educational credential | +4.7% |
| Teaching Assistants, Except PostsecondarySOC 25-9045 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $36,910U.S. $36,780 | $38,880 | 10,870 | n/a | n/a |
| ElectricianSOC 47-2111 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $63,150U.S. $63,190 | $67,590 | 10,450 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.2% |
| Management ConsultantSOC 13-1111 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $102,620U.S. $101,860 | $114,480 | 10,380 | Bachelor's degree | +10.1% |
| CNASOC 31-1131 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $49,110U.S. $42,260 | $49,470 | 10,350 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +2.6% |
| Network EngineerSOC 15-1241 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $139,230U.S. $134,050 | $146,350 | 10,260 | Bachelor's degree | +7.7% |
| IT Support SpecialistSOC 15-1232 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $75,480U.S. $61,860 | $80,060 | 9,960 | Some college, no degree | -3.5% |
| Construction WorkerSOC 47-2061 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $48,760U.S. $47,120 | $50,940 | 9,650 | No formal educational credential | +7.3% |
| Delivery DriverSOC 53-3033 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $49,360U.S. $44,860 | $54,650 | 9,500 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.3% |
| BartenderSOC 35-3011 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $37,180U.S. $34,340 | $51,920 | 9,430 | No formal educational credential | +5.0% |
| Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory ClerksSOC 43-5071 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $47,320U.S. $45,260 | $50,670 | 9,380 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.6% |
| Managers, All OtherSOC 11-9199 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $175,980U.S. $141,900 | $190,180 | 9,250 | Bachelor's degree | +4.9% |
| Civil EngineerSOC 17-2051 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $104,710U.S. $100,840 | $116,830 | 9,130 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| High School TeacherSOC 25-2031 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $79,230U.S. $72,040 | $78,560 | 9,070 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| HousekeeperSOC 37-2012 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $38,900U.S. $35,510 | $40,150 | 8,890 | No formal educational credential | +0.6% |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health CounselorsSOC 21-1018 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $62,810U.S. $59,350 | $71,840 | 8,480 | n/a | n/a |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales AgentsSOC 41-3031 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $66,940U.S. $78,660 | $95,750 | 8,400 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| Daycare WorkerSOC 39-9011 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $44,320U.S. $34,980 | $43,760 | 7,870 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.0% |
| Information and Record Clerks, All OtherSOC 43-4199 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $56,150U.S. $49,500 | $58,530 | 7,860 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| Computer Occupations, All OtherSOC 15-1299 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $160,520U.S. $116,580 | $138,820 | 7,850 | Bachelor's degree | +5.1% |
| Counter and Rental ClerksSOC 41-2021 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $46,900U.S. $41,300 | $53,230 | 7,760 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| IT ManagerSOC 11-3021 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $203,340U.S. $175,140 | $205,920 | 7,730 | Bachelor's degree | +15.8% |
| Training SpecialistSOC 13-1151 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $79,000U.S. $69,280 | $80,490 | 7,660 | Bachelor's degree | +10.8% |
| Financial ManagerSOC 11-3031 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $193,400U.S. $166,570 | $214,610 | 7,490 | Bachelor's degree | +9.7% |
| Construction ManagerSOC 11-9021 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $128,850U.S. $114,990 | $134,570 | 7,250 | Bachelor's degree | +9.1% |
| CarpenterSOC 47-2031 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $64,910U.S. $60,580 | $68,130 | 7,250 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.9% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and RepairersSOC 49-1011 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $86,800U.S. $79,860 | $91,780 | 7,180 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| Flight AttendantSOC 53-2031 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $59,500U.S. $63,580 | $62,200 | 6,930 | High school diploma or equivalent | +8.8% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling SupervisorsSOC 53-1047 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $69,250U.S. $62,890 | $73,230 | 6,870 | n/a | n/a |
| Health Specialties Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1071 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $168,720U.S. $107,310 | $200,930 | 6,710 | Doctoral or professional degree | +17.9% |
| Food Preparation WorkersSOC 35-2021 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $39,470U.S. $35,320 | $40,470 | 6,640 | No formal educational credential | -3.0% |
| Middle School TeacherSOC 25-2022 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $77,340U.S. $64,370 | $74,890 | 6,600 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Medical AssistantSOC 31-9092 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $49,700U.S. $45,690 | $52,250 | 6,440 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +12.9% |
| MechanicSOC 49-3023 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $61,960U.S. $50,620 | $65,400 | 6,340 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| Buyers and Purchasing AgentsSOC 13-1020 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $87,920U.S. $77,710 | $94,620 | 6,160 | n/a | n/a |
| Personal TrainerSOC 39-9031 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $50,580U.S. $47,160 | $57,080 | 6,020 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.3% |
| Medical SecretarySOC 43-6013 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $47,810U.S. $45,930 | $48,340 | 5,980 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.8% |
| Financial AnalystSOC 13-2051 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $104,480U.S. $102,740 | $118,110 | 5,960 | Bachelor's degree | +7.2% |
| Sales ManagerSOC 11-2022 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $181,580U.S. $148,270 | $202,890 | 5,930 | Bachelor's degree | +4.5% |
| Executive AssistantSOC 43-6011 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $68,020U.S. $76,590 | $74,340 | 5,930 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| PlumberSOC 47-2152 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $63,900U.S. $63,800 | $71,910 | 5,750 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.8% |
| Driver/Sales WorkersSOC 53-3031 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $46,600U.S. $38,770 | $47,180 | 5,630 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.9% |
| Airline PilotSOC 53-2011 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $307,490U.S. $232,140 | $292,040 | 5,600 | Bachelor's degree | +8.3% |
| ReceptionistSOC 43-4171 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $43,680U.S. $38,010 | $44,030 | 5,480 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.7% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales WorkersSOC 41-1012 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $115,390U.S. $87,520 | $126,270 | 5,430 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.5% |
| Forklift OperatorSOC 53-7051 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $52,190U.S. $46,420 | $55,220 | 5,410 | No formal educational credential | +1.5% |
| Amusement and Recreation AttendantsSOC 39-3091 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $36,240U.S. $32,150 | $37,840 | 5,330 | No formal educational credential | +3.7% |
| HostSOC 35-9031 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $36,340U.S. $31,200 | $39,460 | 5,320 | No formal educational credential | +3.4% |
| Insurance AgentSOC 41-3021 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $77,590U.S. $62,280 | $93,830 | 5,150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.3% |
| Heavy Equipment OperatorSOC 47-2073 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $64,080U.S. $59,850 | $67,120 | 5,150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.6% |
| Police OfficerSOC 33-3051 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $101,970U.S. $76,210 | $97,170 | 4,990 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Billing and Posting ClerksSOC 43-3021 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $58,240U.S. $48,500 | $56,590 | 4,950 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.1% |
| Self-Enrichment TeachersSOC 25-3021 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $45,090U.S. $46,800 | $50,080 | 4,850 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Compliance OfficerSOC 13-1041 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $83,580U.S. $80,730 | $94,780 | 4,830 | Bachelor's degree | +3.8% |
| Production, Planning, and Expediting ClerksSOC 43-5061 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $65,080U.S. $59,650 | $69,230 | 4,750 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.3% |
| Hospital AdministratorSOC 11-9111 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $137,760U.S. $123,860 | $156,850 | 4,700 | Bachelor's degree | +24.2% |
| Financial AdvisorSOC 13-2052 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $98,740U.S. $105,070 | $132,020 | 4,700 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| System AdministratorSOC 15-1244 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $105,090U.S. $99,130 | $111,010 | 4,670 | Bachelor's degree | -4.1% |
| Food ServerSOC 35-3041 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $39,850U.S. $35,360 | $41,800 | 4,570 | No formal educational credential | +4.5% |
| Public Relations SpecialistSOC 27-3031 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $82,930U.S. $74,750 | $101,030 | 4,560 | Bachelor's degree | +1.8% |
| Mechanical EngineerSOC 17-2141 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $128,180U.S. $104,110 | $126,140 | 4,530 | Bachelor's degree | +11.2% |
| DishwasherSOC 35-9021 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $38,710U.S. $34,810 | $39,080 | 4,530 | No formal educational credential | -1.0% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating WorkersSOC 51-1011 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $79,860U.S. $74,450 | $86,410 | 4,520 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| Data ScientistSOC 15-2051 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $112,520U.S. $120,230 | $125,040 | 4,510 | Bachelor's degree | +34.6% |
| Cooks, Institution and CafeteriaSOC 35-2012 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $45,070U.S. $37,450 | $44,810 | 4,410 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender HelpersSOC 35-9011 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $36,880U.S. $33,980 | $41,340 | 4,360 | No formal educational credential | +5.3% |
| HVAC TechnicianSOC 49-9021 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $71,580U.S. $61,010 | $74,310 | 4,360 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +10.9% |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and FabricatorsSOC 51-2090 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $46,910U.S. $44,650 | $49,340 | 4,360 | n/a | n/a |
| Sales and Related Workers, All OtherSOC 41-9099 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $63,110U.S. $48,280 | $71,310 | 4,270 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.1% |
| Child, Family, and School Social WorkersSOC 21-1021 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $67,560U.S. $59,550 | $75,490 | 4,240 | Bachelor's degree | +4.4% |
| Marketing ManagerSOC 11-2021 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $182,470U.S. $166,790 | $196,900 | 4,220 | Bachelor's degree | +6.9% |
| Cooks, Fast FoodSOC 35-2011 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,530U.S. $30,890 | $40,450 | 4,220 | No formal educational credential | +0.6% |
| Computer Systems AnalystSOC 15-1211 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $127,880U.S. $105,850 | $133,550 | 4,190 | Bachelor's degree | +7.9% |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and EquipmentSOC 53-7061 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $41,600U.S. $35,830 | $42,630 | 4,190 | No formal educational credential | +3.9% |
| Dental AssistantSOC 31-9091 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $49,490U.S. $48,070 | $51,410 | 4,160 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.4% |
| CosmetologistSOC 39-5012 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $36,530U.S. $35,790 | $51,550 | 4,150 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.7% |
| Electronics EngineerSOC 17-2072 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $127,260U.S. $130,220 | $131,450 | 3,810 | Bachelor's degree | +3.7% |
| ParalegalSOC 23-2011 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $80,500U.S. $62,890 | $85,240 | 3,740 | Associate's degree | -0.3% |
| Cost EstimatorSOC 13-1051 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $89,820U.S. $78,740 | $95,440 | 3,690 | Bachelor's degree | -3.1% |
| QA TesterSOC 15-1253 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $123,690U.S. $104,300 | $121,950 | 3,620 | Bachelor's degree | +5.7% |
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All OtherSOC 21-1099 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $57,830U.S. $56,730 | $62,800 | 3,620 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Court, Municipal, and License ClerksSOC 43-4031 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $51,110U.S. $48,700 | $53,870 | 3,600 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Claims AdjusterSOC 13-1031 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $79,930U.S. $78,000 | $87,930 | 3,580 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.5% |
| Cyber Security AnalystSOC 15-1212 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $136,670U.S. $129,180 | $144,110 | 3,580 | Bachelor's degree | +21.0% |
| Computer Network Support SpecialistsSOC 15-1231 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $82,750U.S. $76,220 | $87,650 | 3,580 | Associate's degree | +1.2% |
| ZookeeperSOC 39-2021 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $37,640U.S. $35,360 | $41,660 | 3,560 | High school diploma or equivalent | +12.1% |
| Industrial Machinery MechanicsSOC 49-9041 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $76,990U.S. $64,520 | $76,300 | 3,440 | High school diploma or equivalent | +17.8% |
| Pharmacy TechnicianSOC 29-2052 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $50,970U.S. $45,750 | $53,750 | 3,260 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.4% |
| Preschool TeacherSOC 25-2011 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $45,680U.S. $38,140 | $57,250 | 3,210 | Associate's degree | +4.5% |
| Recreation WorkersSOC 39-9032 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $39,640U.S. $36,560 | $41,130 | 3,110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.3% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific ProductsSOC 41-4011 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $136,100U.S. $104,920 | $140,900 | 3,110 | Bachelor's degree | +1.2% |
| Interviewers, Except Eligibility and LoanSOC 43-4111 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $50,180U.S. $45,920 | $51,810 | 3,100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.4% |
| Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel ClerksSOC 43-4181 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $45,600U.S. $44,390 | $54,210 | 3,090 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| FirefighterSOC 33-2011 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $87,980U.S. $59,280 | $88,260 | 3,010 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.7% |
| School CounselorSOC 21-1012 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $67,080U.S. $64,330 | $72,130 | 2,990 | Master's degree | +2.9% |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and TechniciansSOC 29-2010 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $70,050U.S. $62,930 | $73,190 | 2,890 | n/a | n/a |
| PrincipalSOC 11-9032 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $121,130U.S. $105,870 | $120,290 | 2,880 | Master's degree | -0.3% |
| Architectural and Engineering ManagersSOC 11-9041 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $191,440U.S. $171,270 | $202,400 | 2,860 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Financial Specialists, All OtherSOC 13-2099 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $88,090U.S. $81,100 | $97,250 | 2,820 | Bachelor's degree | +4.1% |
| LifeguardSOC 33-9092 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $36,620U.S. $33,580 | $36,530 | 2,820 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Packers and Packagers, HandSOC 53-7064 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $41,350U.S. $36,280 | $42,960 | 2,800 | No formal educational credential | -5.0% |
| Diesel MechanicSOC 49-3031 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $72,800U.S. $61,770 | $74,670 | 2,770 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| Physical TherapistSOC 29-1123 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $102,340U.S. $102,760 | $105,720 | 2,730 | Doctoral or professional degree | +11.9% |
| LPNSOC 29-2061 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $75,810U.S. $64,400 | $73,050 | 2,700 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.0% |
| Nail TechSOC 39-5092 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $37,390U.S. $35,760 | $44,410 | 2,700 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +9.2% |
| Event PlannerSOC 13-1121 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $62,320U.S. $61,160 | $68,010 | 2,680 | Bachelor's degree | +5.8% |
| InspectorSOC 51-9061 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $58,430U.S. $48,570 | $61,080 | 2,670 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| PharmacistSOC 29-1051 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $157,890U.S. $140,910 | $151,430 | 2,630 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.2% |
| Electrical EngineerSOC 17-2071 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $119,020U.S. $120,630 | $127,450 | 2,620 | Bachelor's degree | +9.9% |
| Bank TellerSOC 43-3071 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $46,170U.S. $43,030 | $48,190 | 2,610 | High school diploma or equivalent | -13.2% |
| BakerSOC 51-3011 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $42,490U.S. $37,160 | $44,010 | 2,600 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Graphic DesignerSOC 27-1024 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $72,500U.S. $62,960 | $77,600 | 2,590 | Bachelor's degree | -1.7% |
| Mail CarrierSOC 43-5052 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $59,880U.S. $60,550 | $63,250 | 2,590 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Cement Masons and Concrete FinishersSOC 47-2051 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $62,130U.S. $57,020 | $61,480 | 2,590 | No formal educational credential | +1.6% |
| LogisticianSOC 13-1081 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $97,290U.S. $82,320 | $101,540 | 2,570 | Bachelor's degree | +17.6% |
| Protective Service Workers, All OtherSOC 33-9099 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $43,720U.S. $42,540 | $49,660 | 2,550 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.0% |
| HR ManagerSOC 11-3121 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $170,940U.S. $149,280 | $183,090 | 2,540 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Industrial EngineerSOC 17-2112 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $108,680U.S. $102,440 | $115,230 | 2,500 | Bachelor's degree | +12.4% |
| Social and Human Service AssistantsSOC 21-1093 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $49,700U.S. $45,930 | $52,980 | 2,500 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.4% |
| Speech PathologistSOC 29-1127 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $112,090U.S. $97,870 | $117,840 | 2,480 | Master's degree | +16.6% |
| UsherSOC 39-3031 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $38,380U.S. $32,910 | $38,320 | 2,460 | No formal educational credential | +0.9% |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window TrimmersSOC 27-1026 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $44,970U.S. $39,390 | $46,180 | 2,380 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.7% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All OtherSOC 49-9099 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $50,840U.S. $49,230 | $55,730 | 2,340 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| Parts SalespersonsSOC 41-2022 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $48,950U.S. $38,630 | $53,030 | 2,330 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Nurse PractitionerSOC 29-1171 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $134,040U.S. $132,300 | $135,320 | 2,310 | Master's degree | +41.0% |
| Healthcare Social WorkerSOC 21-1022 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $63,480U.S. $67,880 | $67,820 | 2,300 | Master's degree | +8.5% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial WorkersSOC 37-1011 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $56,700U.S. $49,100 | $58,360 | 2,300 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.2% |
| Home InspectorSOC 47-4011 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $82,020U.S. $74,690 | $86,190 | 2,300 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| Shuttle Drivers and ChauffeursSOC 53-3053 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $43,640U.S. $37,290 | $45,060 | 2,300 | No formal educational credential | +7.1% |
| Instructional DesignerSOC 25-9031 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $82,880U.S. $77,440 | $84,700 | 2,260 | Master's degree | +1.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Operators, All OtherSOC 53-3099 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $39,610U.S. $37,180 | $42,630 | 2,150 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
| Coaches and ScoutsSOC 27-2022 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,110U.S. $47,320 | $73,840 | 2,140 | Bachelor's degree | +6.1% |
| Bus DriverSOC 53-3052 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $66,590U.S. $59,050 | $61,800 | 2,140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and TendersSOC 51-9111 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $45,730U.S. $43,220 | $47,670 | 2,130 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| UX DesignerSOC 15-1255 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $98,330U.S. $104,000 | $109,440 | 2,120 | Bachelor's degree | +6.0% |
| Architectural and Civil DraftersSOC 17-3011 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $79,860U.S. $66,150 | $83,770 | 2,120 | Associate's degree | +5.2% |
| Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary SchoolSOC 25-2052 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $79,310U.S. $65,120 | $78,250 | 2,110 | n/a | n/a |
| Dental HygienistSOC 29-1292 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $113,760U.S. $98,100 | $110,600 | 2,100 | Associate's degree | +8.0% |
| ArchitectSOC 17-1011 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $104,090U.S. $99,280 | $112,530 | 2,090 | Bachelor's degree | +4.3% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling ServicesSOC 39-1014 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $57,660U.S. $48,560 | $60,280 | 2,090 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.3% |
| Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except EnginesSOC 49-3042 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $74,420U.S. $65,510 | $74,590 | 2,090 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.7% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping WorkersSOC 37-1012 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $61,410U.S. $58,430 | $66,170 | 2,020 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Eligibility Interviewers, Government ProgramsSOC 43-4061 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $60,680U.S. $54,210 | $61,100 | 2,020 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.6% |
| Aerospace EngineerSOC 17-2011 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $156,190U.S. $134,960 | $154,060 | 2,010 | Bachelor's degree | +8.3% |
| Sales EngineerSOC 41-9031 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $139,990U.S. $124,900 | $147,300 | 2,010 | Bachelor's degree | +2.8% |
| Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk ClerksSOC 43-4081 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $38,520U.S. $35,070 | $40,300 | 2,000 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and AmbulanceSOC 43-5032 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $55,610U.S. $50,340 | $59,660 | 2,000 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| WelderSOC 51-4121 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $58,890U.S. $53,750 | $61,470 | 1,990 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.4% |
| DentistSOC 29-1021 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $168,620U.S. $170,950 | $158,550 | 1,980 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.7% |
| Radiology TechSOC 29-2034 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $98,000U.S. $80,110 | $91,560 | 1,980 | Associate's degree | +5.0% |
| Loan OfficerSOC 13-2072 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $100,130U.S. $76,690 | $103,790 | 1,970 | Bachelor's degree | +1.1% |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material CollectorsSOC 53-7081 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $61,190U.S. $49,690 | $60,720 | 1,970 | No formal educational credential | +2.1% |
| RooferSOC 47-2181 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $55,830U.S. $55,440 | $57,910 | 1,900 | No formal educational credential | +5.3% |
| Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line InstallersSOC 49-2022 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $77,570U.S. $63,890 | $74,760 | 1,900 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -3.3% |
| Massage TherapistSOC 31-9011 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $60,490U.S. $58,450 | $66,460 | 1,890 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +15.3% |
| Occupational Health and Safety SpecialistsSOC 19-5011 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $102,120U.S. $90,150 | $108,180 | 1,870 | Bachelor's degree | +18.5% |
| Occupational TherapistSOC 29-1122 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $107,500U.S. $100,330 | $110,720 | 1,870 | Master's degree | +14.8% |
| Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All OtherSOC 25-9099 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $70,600U.S. $50,890 | $78,310 | 1,860 | Bachelor's degree | +1.8% |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and FinishersSOC 51-2028 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $47,220U.S. $45,850 | $50,050 | 1,830 | n/a | n/a |
| Correctional OfficerSOC 33-3012 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $65,660U.S. $58,940 | $69,760 | 1,820 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.4% |
| ChefSOC 35-1011 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $66,970U.S. $62,470 | $72,990 | 1,820 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.6% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service WorkersSOC 39-1022 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $57,190U.S. $48,590 | $59,130 | 1,800 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.3% |
| Crossing Guards and FlaggersSOC 33-9091 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,620U.S. $38,100 | $40,400 | 1,790 | No formal educational credential | +3.5% |
| Vet TechSOC 29-2056 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $56,580U.S. $47,380 | $54,670 | 1,780 | Associate's degree | +9.4% |
| Automotive Body and Related RepairersSOC 49-3021 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $60,770U.S. $54,890 | $66,770 | 1,760 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Aircraft MechanicSOC 49-3011 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $86,830U.S. $79,870 | $96,090 | 1,740 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.4% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All OtherSOC 35-9099 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $35,770U.S. $35,840 | $38,240 | 1,710 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Special Education TeacherSOC 25-2058 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $78,450U.S. $74,260 | $77,580 | 1,680 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| PainterSOC 47-2141 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $58,070U.S. $49,400 | $59,700 | 1,670 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Physician AssistantSOC 29-1071 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $134,540U.S. $135,880 | $141,060 | 1,650 | Master's degree | +21.1% |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning WorkersSOC 51-6011 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,000U.S. $34,890 | $49,790 | 1,620 | No formal educational credential | +4.3% |
| Kindergarten TeacherSOC 25-2012 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $74,960U.S. $62,680 | $73,220 | 1,610 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| Payroll and Timekeeping ClerksSOC 43-3051 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $64,760U.S. $58,260 | $67,870 | 1,580 | High school diploma or equivalent | -15.9% |
| Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine OperatorsSOC 43-5053 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $58,780U.S. $58,470 | $60,910 | 1,560 | No formal educational credential | -5.3% |
| Financial ExaminersSOC 13-2061 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $101,070U.S. $94,160 | $108,620 | 1,550 | Bachelor's degree | +9.3% |
| UnderwriterSOC 13-2053 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $101,840U.S. $81,370 | $115,260 | 1,540 | Bachelor's degree | -3.8% |
| School Bus DriverSOC 53-3051 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $59,990U.S. $47,920 | $58,170 | 1,540 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.7% |
| Loan Interviewers and ClerksSOC 43-4131 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $59,140U.S. $50,020 | $56,490 | 1,530 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.4% |
| Administrative Services ManagersSOC 11-3012 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $164,240U.S. $114,130 | $171,530 | 1,520 | Bachelor's degree | +5.2% |
| Vet AssistantSOC 31-9096 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $44,260U.S. $38,150 | $43,340 | 1,520 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.1% |
| Surveying and Mapping TechniciansSOC 17-3031 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $57,890U.S. $54,240 | $59,480 | 1,510 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| EMTSOC 29-2042 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $45,750U.S. $44,470 | $47,490 | 1,510 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.8% |
| Food BatchmakersSOC 51-3092 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $46,210U.S. $42,290 | $47,960 | 1,510 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.5% |
| Automotive and Watercraft Service AttendantsSOC 53-6031 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $38,600U.S. $35,670 | $41,480 | 1,510 | No formal educational credential | +3.8% |
| Social and Community Service ManagersSOC 11-9151 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $101,310U.S. $80,390 | $108,970 | 1,500 | Bachelor's degree | +7.2% |
| Interior DesignerSOC 27-1025 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $80,150U.S. $67,190 | $89,330 | 1,500 | Bachelor's degree | +2.7% |
| Biological TechnicianSOC 19-4021 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $65,140U.S. $57,510 | $64,000 | 1,470 | Bachelor's degree | +7.4% |
| Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis SpecialistsSOC 13-1141 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $92,560U.S. $78,210 | $99,890 | 1,440 | Bachelor's degree | +6.0% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and DetectivesSOC 33-1012 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $127,250U.S. $106,040 | $133,260 | 1,430 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.3% |
| Legal Secretaries and Administrative AssistantsSOC 43-6012 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $54,970U.S. $55,570 | $63,490 | 1,370 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.2% |
| Database ArchitectSOC 15-1243 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $162,640U.S. $139,500 | $154,960 | 1,360 | Bachelor's degree | +9.4% |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution ManagersSOC 11-3071 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $135,220U.S. $107,230 | $146,550 | 1,340 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.1% |
| Property ManagerSOC 11-9141 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $101,750U.S. $69,990 | $134,420 | 1,340 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Financial Clerks, All OtherSOC 43-3099 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $61,090U.S. $53,830 | $60,010 | 1,340 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| Tire Repairers and ChangersSOC 49-3093 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $45,760U.S. $37,710 | $47,770 | 1,340 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Food Service ManagerSOC 11-9051 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $79,490U.S. $69,390 | $88,150 | 1,320 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| FundraiserSOC 13-1131 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $78,850U.S. $72,550 | $83,740 | 1,320 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Order ClerksSOC 43-4151 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $49,840U.S. $46,170 | $51,290 | 1,320 | Some college, no degree | -17.5% |
| PhlebotomistSOC 31-9097 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $48,070U.S. $45,230 | $50,030 | 1,310 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +6.8% |
| Security and Fire Alarm Systems InstallersSOC 49-2098 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $64,020U.S. $60,070 | $68,480 | 1,300 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.8% |
| TutorSOC 25-3041 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $47,680U.S. $43,350 | $52,940 | 1,290 | Some college, no degree | -0.2% |
| Environmental ScientistSOC 19-2041 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $95,780U.S. $82,220 | $106,220 | 1,280 | Bachelor's degree | +6.1% |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All OtherSOC 29-2099 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $60,430U.S. $50,290 | $66,490 | 1,280 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.9% |
| Sterile Processing TechnicianSOC 31-9093 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $45,490U.S. $47,700 | $48,350 | 1,280 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.8% |
| Engineers, All OtherSOC 17-2199 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $131,740U.S. $122,930 | $134,050 | 1,270 | Bachelor's degree | +3.7% |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3022 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,050U.S. $64,950 | $61,630 | 1,260 | Associate's degree | +3.2% |
| DetectiveSOC 33-3021 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $113,340U.S. $93,790 | $115,890 | 1,230 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.2% |
| GlazierSOC 47-2121 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $64,080U.S. $57,080 | $66,940 | 1,230 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| Surgical TechSOC 29-2055 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $77,020U.S. $64,650 | $73,470 | 1,210 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| Legal Support Workers, All OtherSOC 23-2099 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $72,250U.S. $72,110 | $84,600 | 1,200 | Associate's degree | -0.3% |
| Producers and DirectorsSOC 27-2012 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $80,590U.S. $90,360 | $89,490 | 1,180 | Bachelor's degree | +4.0% |
| LinemanSOC 49-9051 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $91,090U.S. $95,320 | $95,190 | 1,180 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.3% |
| Physicians, All OtherSOC 29-1229 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $298,600U.S. $265,930 | $289,350 | 1,170 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.4% |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All OtherSOC 31-9099 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $47,490U.S. $48,430 | $50,870 | 1,170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.8% |
| VeterinarianSOC 29-1131 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $135,090U.S. $130,100 | $150,070 | 1,160 | Doctoral or professional degree | +9.4% |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and GreenhouseSOC 45-2092 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $38,990U.S. $35,660 | $40,770 | 1,150 | No formal educational credential | -2.4% |
| Facilities ManagerSOC 11-3013 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $125,780U.S. $106,660 | $137,590 | 1,120 | Bachelor's degree | +4.6% |
| Drywall and Ceiling Tile InstallersSOC 47-2081 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $64,260U.S. $58,930 | $64,010 | 1,110 | No formal educational credential | +2.5% |
| Butchers and Meat CuttersSOC 51-3021 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $49,050U.S. $40,140 | $48,400 | 1,110 | No formal educational credential | +2.4% |
| Respiratory TherapistSOC 29-1126 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $85,870U.S. $82,280 | $88,360 | 1,100 | Associate's degree | +8.5% |
| Printing Press OperatorsSOC 51-5112 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $49,210U.S. $45,780 | $51,070 | 1,100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.7% |
| EditorSOC 27-3041 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $78,670U.S. $77,920 | $78,160 | 1,090 | Bachelor's degree | -1.1% |
| ParamedicSOC 29-2043 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $65,090U.S. $60,600 | $69,880 | 1,090 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.7% |
| Social Workers, All OtherSOC 21-1029 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $61,870U.S. $71,900 | $68,980 | 1,080 | Bachelor's degree | +2.3% |
| Family Medicine PhysicianSOC 29-1215 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $255,590U.S. $244,180 | $237,550 | 1,080 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.3% |
| Office and Administrative Support Workers, All OtherSOC 43-9199 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $53,510U.S. $45,670 | $54,740 | 1,080 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.3% |
| Service Unit Operators, Oil and GasSOC 47-5013 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $66,220U.S. $58,160 | $77,200 | 1,060 | No formal educational credential | +1.1% |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial EquipmentSOC 49-2094 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $80,440U.S. $74,090 | $81,750 | 1,060 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +0.3% |
| MachinistSOC 51-4041 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $60,620U.S. $58,750 | $64,370 | 1,050 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.0% |
| Probation OfficerSOC 21-1092 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $71,680U.S. $66,270 | $74,250 | 1,040 | Bachelor's degree | +3.0% |
| Psychiatric TechnicianSOC 29-2053 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $50,100U.S. $45,130 | $50,590 | 1,040 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +22.3% |
| Bill and Account CollectorsSOC 43-3011 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $53,790U.S. $47,030 | $54,080 | 1,040 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.4% |
| Parking AttendantsSOC 53-6021 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $38,620U.S. $35,150 | $41,030 | 1,040 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| GeologistSOC 19-2042 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $120,480U.S. $101,920 | $138,380 | 1,020 | Bachelor's degree | +5.1% |
| Cooks, Short OrderSOC 35-2015 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,200U.S. $35,880 | $51,530 | 1,010 | No formal educational credential | -5.2% |
| Special Education Teachers, Middle SchoolSOC 25-2057 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $76,400U.S. $66,810 | $75,070 | 1,000 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| LibrarianSOC 25-4022 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $79,620U.S. $68,270 | $79,770 | 1,000 | Master's degree | +2.6% |
| Transportation Security ScreenersSOC 33-9093 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $71,530U.S. $66,770 | $69,540 | 990 | High school diploma or equivalent | -4.2% |
| Purchasing ManagerSOC 11-3061 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $180,000U.S. $148,080 | $189,060 | 980 | Bachelor's degree | +4.0% |
| Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9012 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $51,180U.S. $51,610 | $56,940 | 980 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.7% |
| Tax PreparerSOC 13-2082 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,150U.S. $54,920 | $72,150 | 970 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.7% |
| Computer Hardware EngineerSOC 17-2061 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $144,660U.S. $161,740 | $157,600 | 970 | Bachelor's degree | +9.1% |
| Insurance Claims and Policy Processing ClerksSOC 43-9041 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $60,440U.S. $49,230 | $60,720 | 970 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System OperatorsSOC 51-8031 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $76,150U.S. $60,020 | $75,140 | 960 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.7% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security WorkersSOC 33-1091 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $56,200U.S. $55,940 | $61,310 | 950 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Human Resources AssistantSOC 43-4161 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $56,100U.S. $50,610 | $57,390 | 950 | Associate's degree | -6.2% |
| Hazardous Materials Removal WorkersSOC 47-4041 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,260U.S. $49,450 | $59,140 | 930 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.5% |
| Telecommunications Line Installers and RepairersSOC 49-9052 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $70,130U.S. $74,330 | $72,090 | 930 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| Medical Equipment RepairersSOC 49-9062 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $72,230U.S. $61,660 | $71,650 | 930 | Associate's degree | +12.6% |
| Natural Sciences ManagersSOC 11-9121 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $141,080U.S. $167,220 | $158,690 | 920 | Bachelor's degree | +8.2% |
| SurveyorSOC 17-1022 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $80,970U.S. $75,440 | $85,620 | 910 | Bachelor's degree | +5.8% |
| Environmental EngineerSOC 17-2081 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $107,880U.S. $107,110 | $115,430 | 910 | Bachelor's degree | +6.3% |
| Web DeveloperSOC 15-1254 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $92,060U.S. $92,650 | $97,380 | 900 | Bachelor's degree | +3.8% |
| Petroleum EngineerSOC 17-2171 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $174,580U.S. $144,910 | $179,920 | 900 | Bachelor's degree | +2.0% |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social WorkersSOC 21-1023 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $70,920U.S. $60,280 | $70,350 | 900 | Master's degree | +10.3% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention WorkersSOC 33-1021 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $119,500U.S. $93,530 | $114,970 | 890 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.7% |
| EstheticianSOC 39-5094 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $54,500U.S. $45,330 | $65,380 | 880 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +8.8% |
| Sheet Metal WorkerSOC 47-2211 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $61,620U.S. $61,800 | $64,300 | 880 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Library TechniciansSOC 25-4031 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $47,180U.S. $44,580 | $47,860 | 870 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -6.4% |
| Medical CoderSOC 29-2072 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $61,240U.S. $51,140 | $66,180 | 870 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.8% |
| WriterSOC 27-3043 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $69,100U.S. $76,910 | $77,800 | 860 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| Tour and Travel GuidesSOC 39-7010 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $43,370U.S. $38,120 | $44,590 | 860 | n/a | n/a |
| Title ExaminerSOC 23-2093 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $79,630U.S. $58,650 | $79,230 | 850 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.1% |
| Miscellaneous Construction and Related WorkersSOC 47-4090 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $54,770U.S. $49,910 | $56,710 | 850 | n/a | n/a |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1121 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $70,060U.S. $78,620 | $72,130 | 840 | Master's degree | +2.2% |
| Industrial Production ManagerSOC 11-3051 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $146,460U.S. $126,060 | $159,530 | 830 | Bachelor's degree | +2.6% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1194 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $73,810U.S. $63,820 | $68,240 | 830 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| ChemistSOC 19-2031 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $102,390U.S. $91,240 | $110,740 | 820 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Community Health WorkerSOC 21-1094 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,400U.S. $51,850 | $62,170 | 820 | High school diploma or equivalent | +12.7% |
| Database AdministratorSOC 15-1242 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $120,120U.S. $104,620 | $117,790 | 800 | Bachelor's degree | -0.1% |
| Technical WriterSOC 27-3042 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $103,360U.S. $90,390 | $109,310 | 800 | Bachelor's degree | +0.8% |
| Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9124 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $56,160U.S. $48,250 | $67,350 | 800 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Cartographers and PhotogrammetristsSOC 17-1021 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $86,080U.S. $81,390 | $95,350 | 790 | Bachelor's degree | +7.4% |
| Business Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1011 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $74,490U.S. $99,080 | $93,200 | 790 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.9% |
| Passenger AttendantsSOC 53-6061 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,550U.S. $37,720 | $37,970 | 780 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.0% |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All OtherSOC 17-3029 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $78,080U.S. $78,350 | $82,120 | 770 | Associate's degree | +2.8% |
| School PsychologistSOC 19-3034 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $129,340U.S. $95,990 | $128,070 | 770 | Master's degree | +0.8% |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3023 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $78,330U.S. $78,190 | $79,740 | 750 | Associate's degree | +2.4% |
| ChiropractorSOC 29-1011 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $84,100U.S. $79,200 | $74,960 | 750 | Doctoral or professional degree | +8.7% |
| Ultrasound TechSOC 29-2032 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $108,410U.S. $96,590 | $110,280 | 750 | Associate's degree | +13.9% |
| OpticianSOC 29-2081 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,750U.S. $47,260 | $54,460 | 750 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| DispatcherSOC 43-5031 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $68,620U.S. $53,040 | $70,700 | 750 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Budget AnalystSOC 13-2031 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $100,720U.S. $91,640 | $102,520 | 740 | Bachelor's degree | +1.9% |
| Financial Risk SpecialistsSOC 13-2054 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $118,620U.S. $117,330 | $124,610 | 740 | Bachelor's degree | +7.4% |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1072 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $87,920U.S. $80,250 | $92,380 | 740 | Doctoral or professional degree | +17.1% |
| Cargo and Freight AgentsSOC 43-5011 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $51,390U.S. $52,260 | $54,870 | 740 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.2% |
| Education Administrators, PostsecondarySOC 11-9033 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $120,560U.S. $104,590 | $152,930 | 730 | Master's degree | +1.8% |
| Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and WallSOC 47-2131 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,740U.S. $49,120 | $55,840 | 730 | No formal educational credential | +2.4% |
| Commercial PilotSOC 53-2012 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $132,810U.S. $123,220 | $158,080 | 710 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.2% |
| Broadcast TechniciansSOC 27-4012 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $78,050U.S. $59,570 | $79,270 | 700 | Associate's degree | -3.1% |
| Travel AgentSOC 41-3041 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,690U.S. $50,160 | $59,000 | 700 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.2% |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool OperatorsSOC 51-9161 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $56,770U.S. $50,690 | $58,640 | 700 | High school diploma or equivalent | -9.4% |
| Aircraft Service AttendantsSOC 53-6032 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,350U.S. $40,450 | $46,390 | 700 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.6% |
| Data Entry ClerkSOC 43-9021 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $44,910U.S. $41,340 | $47,710 | 680 | High school diploma or equivalent | -25.5% |
| Urban PlannerSOC 19-3051 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $105,890U.S. $89,320 | $109,480 | 670 | Master's degree | +3.9% |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All OtherSOC 39-9099 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,590U.S. $41,600 | $41,750 | 670 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.9% |
| Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal ServiceSOC 43-9051 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,430U.S. $39,280 | $44,630 | 670 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.2% |
| Gambling DealersSOC 39-3011 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $30,800U.S. $34,320 | $43,740 | 660 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair WorkersSOC 49-9098 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $48,580U.S. $39,630 | $48,290 | 660 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.3% |
| Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4031 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $58,240U.S. $46,330 | $61,430 | 640 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.5% |
| Helpers--Production WorkersSOC 51-9198 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $46,220U.S. $39,070 | $45,920 | 640 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.2% |
| PhotographerSOC 27-4021 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $47,340U.S. $44,660 | $59,430 | 620 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| Ophthalmic Medical TechniciansSOC 29-2057 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $49,870U.S. $45,570 | $53,660 | 620 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +21.4% |
| Advertising Sales AgentsSOC 41-3011 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $84,540U.S. $64,820 | $102,280 | 620 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.2% |
| TelemarketerSOC 41-9041 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,930U.S. $35,450 | $54,280 | 620 | No formal educational credential | -21.4% |
| Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical DoorSOC 49-9012 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,680U.S. $74,340 | $64,810 | 620 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.3% |
| Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and DaycareSOC 11-9031 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $69,160U.S. $59,300 | $72,420 | 610 | Bachelor's degree | -3.1% |
| Rehabilitation CounselorSOC 21-1015 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $47,840U.S. $46,850 | $55,230 | 600 | Master's degree | +2.2% |
| Teachers and Instructors, All OtherSOC 25-3099 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $76,650U.S. $66,140 | $73,820 | 600 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| File ClerksSOC 43-4071 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $47,680U.S. $43,600 | $49,360 | 600 | High school diploma or equivalent | -15.8% |
| Cabinetmakers and Bench CarpentersSOC 51-7011 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $52,180U.S. $46,680 | $54,700 | 600 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.9% |
| Chemical TechnicianSOC 19-4031 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,800U.S. $60,390 | $64,040 | 590 | Associate's degree | +4.9% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary SchoolSOC 25-2032 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $79,400U.S. $66,270 | $81,440 | 590 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Physical Therapy AssistantSOC 31-2021 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $65,320U.S. $68,380 | $70,610 | 590 | Associate's degree | +23.0% |
| Pest Control TechnicianSOC 37-2021 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $50,110U.S. $45,250 | $54,150 | 570 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.5% |
| Electrical and Electronics DraftersSOC 17-3012 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,530U.S. $76,870 | $87,680 | 560 | Associate's degree | -3.4% |
| Production Workers, All OtherSOC 51-9199 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,230U.S. $40,110 | $49,250 | 560 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| Training and Development ManagersSOC 11-3131 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $144,370U.S. $133,000 | $153,770 | 540 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Credit AnalystSOC 13-2041 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $81,380U.S. $83,510 | $99,670 | 540 | Bachelor's degree | -4.3% |
| Computer ProgrammerSOC 15-1251 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $104,610U.S. $100,390 | $110,800 | 540 | Bachelor's degree | -7.3% |
| Sewing Machine OperatorsSOC 51-6031 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $45,210U.S. $36,670 | $45,230 | 530 | No formal educational credential | -15.1% |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety EngineersSOC 17-2151 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $93,100U.S. $106,220 | $98,940 | 520 | Bachelor's degree | +3.8% |
| Creative DirectorSOC 27-1011 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $99,990U.S. $114,850 | $112,360 | 520 | Bachelor's degree | +4.2% |
| Audio and Video TechniciansSOC 27-4011 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,970U.S. $58,100 | $62,790 | 520 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.9% |
| Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue AgentsSOC 13-2081 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $69,750U.S. $62,370 | $78,050 | 510 | Bachelor's degree | -1.0% |
| StatisticianSOC 15-2041 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $104,060U.S. $105,650 | $109,010 | 510 | Master's degree | +11.0% |
| Education Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1081 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $75,040U.S. $75,350 | $76,240 | 510 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.5% |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All OtherSOC 29-1299 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $96,160U.S. $115,210 | $100,350 | 510 | Master's degree | +5.5% |
| PipelayersSOC 47-2151 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $63,410U.S. $49,000 | $63,920 | 500 | No formal educational credential | -3.1% |
| Operations Research AnalystSOC 15-2031 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $127,810U.S. $88,940 | $129,810 | 490 | Bachelor's degree | +11.9% |
| Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports OfficialsSOC 27-2023 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,350U.S. $40,710 | $46,250 | 490 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.2% |
| Materials EngineerSOC 17-2131 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $125,750U.S. $112,860 | $121,900 | 480 | Bachelor's degree | +7.5% |
| IronworkerSOC 47-2221 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,080U.S. $62,780 | $63,290 | 480 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.1% |
| Plant and System Operators, All OtherSOC 51-8099 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,550U.S. $62,470 | $55,780 | 480 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.3% |
| OptometristSOC 29-1041 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $158,130U.S. $136,570 | $160,020 | 470 | Doctoral or professional degree | +9.5% |
| Highway Maintenance WorkersSOC 47-4051 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $54,950U.S. $50,260 | $57,490 | 470 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4072 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,770U.S. $44,350 | $49,180 | 470 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| Property Appraisers and AssessorsSOC 13-2020 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,110U.S. $67,960 | $91,690 | 460 | n/a | n/a |
| TranslatorSOC 27-3091 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,850U.S. $60,170 | $79,340 | 460 | Bachelor's degree | +2.0% |
| Demonstrators and Product PromotersSOC 41-9011 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,330U.S. $39,320 | $41,450 | 460 | No formal educational credential | +0.2% |
| Health EducatorSOC 21-1091 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,060U.S. $64,070 | $81,730 | 450 | Bachelor's degree | +5.6% |
| Elevator MechanicSOC 47-4021 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $123,360U.S. $109,910 | $103,480 | 450 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.7% |
| Couriers and MessengersSOC 43-5021 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,170U.S. $39,200 | $47,730 | 440 | High school diploma or equivalent | +8.0% |
| Postal Service ClerksSOC 43-5051 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,570U.S. $62,130 | $62,930 | 440 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except GamblingSOC 11-9072 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $100,500U.S. $79,520 | $111,810 | 430 | Bachelor's degree | +6.0% |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1123 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $82,770U.S. $78,760 | $85,190 | 430 | Doctoral or professional degree | +0.0% |
| Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, VegetationSOC 37-3012 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,150U.S. $46,340 | $54,890 | 430 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.9% |
| Procurement ClerksSOC 43-3061 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,430U.S. $50,580 | $57,310 | 430 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.1% |
| Physical Scientists, All OtherSOC 19-2099 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $140,980U.S. $122,570 | $151,380 | 420 | Bachelor's degree | +2.1% |
| Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment OperatorsSOC 47-2071 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,620U.S. $53,340 | $59,480 | 420 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine RepairersSOC 49-2011 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,120U.S. $47,810 | $54,340 | 420 | Some college, no degree | -3.0% |
| Chemical EngineerSOC 17-2041 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $128,110U.S. $125,040 | $127,710 | 410 | Bachelor's degree | +4.7% |
| Tree Trimmers and PrunersSOC 37-3013 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,150U.S. $50,960 | $57,140 | 410 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Automotive Glass Installers and RepairersSOC 49-3022 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,140U.S. $47,630 | $54,850 | 410 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.7% |
| Education Administrators, All OtherSOC 11-9039 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $99,540U.S. $95,200 | $112,780 | 400 | Bachelor's degree | +1.6% |
| Labor Relations SpecialistsSOC 13-1075 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $84,390U.S. $95,420 | $97,200 | 400 | Bachelor's degree | +2.1% |
| ActuarySOC 15-2011 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $120,440U.S. $130,000 | $131,190 | 400 | Bachelor's degree | +9.2% |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and TechniciansSOC 29-2031 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $92,260U.S. $74,310 | $92,620 | 400 | Associate's degree | +3.7% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All OtherSOC 33-1099 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,300U.S. $76,400 | $73,410 | 400 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9032 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $54,950U.S. $46,570 | $53,960 | 400 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| Lodging ManagersSOC 11-9081 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $96,470U.S. $69,250 | $126,100 | 390 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.8% |
| Landscape ArchitectSOC 17-1012 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $82,010U.S. $79,870 | $91,660 | 390 | Bachelor's degree | +4.4% |
| Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3021 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $123,350U.S. $82,890 | $113,260 | 390 | Associate's degree | +11.9% |
| Computer Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1021 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $82,350U.S. $96,980 | $88,050 | 390 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.9% |
| MasonSOC 47-2021 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,120U.S. $62,120 | $69,380 | 390 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.1% |
| Maintenance WorkerSOC 49-9043 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,500U.S. $60,850 | $64,890 | 390 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Mechanical DraftersSOC 17-3013 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $90,160U.S. $71,550 | $94,930 | 380 | Associate's degree | -6.0% |
| PediatricianSOC 29-1221 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $173,950U.S. $210,040 | $186,370 | 380 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.5% |
| EpidemiologistSOC 19-1041 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $72,410U.S. $87,220 | $77,250 | 370 | Master's degree | +18.7% |
| Chemical Equipment Operators and TendersSOC 51-9011 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,110U.S. $58,040 | $54,590 | 370 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| Fundraising ManagersSOC 11-2033 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $133,810U.S. $125,470 | $142,690 | 360 | Bachelor's degree | +5.4% |
| Floral DesignerSOC 27-1023 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,140U.S. $37,360 | $47,250 | 360 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.6% |
| Residential AdvisorsSOC 39-9041 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,670U.S. $42,240 | $47,230 | 360 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Gas Plant OperatorsSOC 51-8092 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $98,640U.S. $87,820 | $99,940 | 360 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| Special Education Teachers, PreschoolSOC 25-2051 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,950U.S. $64,830 | $82,420 | 350 | Bachelor's degree | +2.4% |
| Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, RecordkeepingSOC 43-5111 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,160U.S. $46,380 | $48,800 | 350 | High school diploma or equivalent | -4.8% |
| Audiovisual Equipment Installers and RepairersSOC 49-2097 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,760U.S. $52,600 | $61,620 | 350 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +4.8% |
| Industrial Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3026 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,160U.S. $66,120 | $76,030 | 340 | Associate's degree | +3.1% |
| Forensic ScientistSOC 19-4092 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $87,170U.S. $72,060 | $91,890 | 340 | Bachelor's degree | +13.3% |
| Psychology Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1066 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $83,690U.S. $80,340 | $85,820 | 340 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.0% |
| Teaching Assistants, PostsecondarySOC 25-9044 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,450U.S. $42,910 | $49,420 | 340 | Bachelor's degree | +2.7% |
| JournalistSOC 27-3023 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,290U.S. $62,200 | $76,260 | 340 | Bachelor's degree | -5.9% |
| RadiologistSOC 29-1224 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $344,270U.S. $420,860 | $283,720 | 340 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.4% |
| Occupational Therapy AssistantSOC 31-2011 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,980U.S. $72,300 | $79,250 | 340 | Associate's degree | +21.5% |
| Private InvestigatorSOC 33-9021 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,000U.S. $51,220 | $61,390 | 340 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.5% |
| Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural AnimalsSOC 45-2093 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,590U.S. $36,670 | $44,610 | 340 | No formal educational credential | -3.2% |
| Mechanical Door RepairersSOC 49-9011 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,960U.S. $55,720 | $67,130 | 340 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.4% |
| Stationary Engineers and Boiler OperatorsSOC 51-8021 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $82,100U.S. $78,620 | $79,410 | 340 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.1% |
| MRI TechSOC 29-2035 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $105,920U.S. $95,480 | $105,050 | 330 | Associate's degree | +7.7% |
| Insulation Workers, MechanicalSOC 47-2132 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,050U.S. $58,340 | $53,780 | 330 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.1% |
| Bicycle RepairersSOC 49-3091 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,860U.S. $42,780 | $45,870 | 330 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.7% |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1022 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $97,510U.S. $79,940 | $100,940 | 320 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.7% |
| Building Cleaning Workers, All OtherSOC 37-2019 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,050U.S. $44,040 | $49,420 | 320 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related RepairersSOC 49-2092 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,750U.S. $56,210 | $69,480 | 320 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.4% |
| Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9023 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,000U.S. $48,990 | $51,640 | 320 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.1% |
| JudgeSOC 23-1023 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $198,790U.S. $153,990 | $195,200 | 310 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.8% |
| ESL TeacherSOC 25-3011 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $70,130U.S. $61,540 | $63,730 | 310 | Bachelor's degree | -13.9% |
| Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and TendersSOC 51-3091 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,890U.S. $44,810 | $62,180 | 310 | No formal educational credential | +0.4% |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers, All OtherSOC 19-3099 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $109,640U.S. $101,110 | $114,530 | 300 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| General Internal Medicine PhysiciansSOC 29-1216 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $299,990U.S. $256,560 | $301,220 | 290 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.0% |
| BarberSOC 39-5011 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,080U.S. $38,210 | $58,640 | 290 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.3% |
| Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and RepairersSOC 49-2021 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,510U.S. $63,520 | $62,020 | 290 | Associate's degree | +1.2% |
| Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine MechanicsSOC 49-3053 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,950U.S. $47,880 | $58,360 | 290 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.3% |
| OrderliesSOC 31-1132 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,920U.S. $38,290 | $44,670 | 280 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Solar InstallerSOC 47-2231 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $53,140U.S. $53,140 | $56,040 | 280 | High school diploma or equivalent | +36.5% |
| Transportation InspectorsSOC 53-6051 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $121,410U.S. $92,100 | $107,630 | 280 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.2% |
| Machine Feeders and OffbearersSOC 53-7063 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,020U.S. $41,220 | $46,370 | 280 | No formal educational credential | -13.1% |
| Home Appliance RepairersSOC 49-9031 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,000U.S. $50,990 | $62,830 | 270 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| Exercise PhysiologistSOC 29-1128 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $72,760U.S. $59,460 | $65,050 | 260 | Bachelor's degree | +12.8% |
| Emergency Medicine PhysicianSOC 29-1214 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $239,200 or moreU.S. $335,550 | $239,200 or more | 260 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.2% |
| Medical TranscriptionistSOC 31-9094 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $41,020U.S. $40,410 | $44,890 | 260 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -4.4% |
| Biological Scientists, All OtherSOC 19-1029 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $102,090U.S. $98,920 | $104,600 | 250 | Bachelor's degree | +4.7% |
| Biological Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1042 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $98,680U.S. $84,620 | $96,300 | 250 | Doctoral or professional degree | +7.3% |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All OtherSOC 25-1199 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,210U.S. $77,640 | $105,120 | 250 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.0% |
| Fashion DesignerSOC 27-1022 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $99,420U.S. $80,960 | $93,470 | 250 | Bachelor's degree | +0.1% |
| Athletes and Sports CompetitorsSOC 27-2021 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $66,710 | not published | 250 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Video EditorSOC 27-4032 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $93,600U.S. $75,420 | $93,150 | 250 | Bachelor's degree | +3.7% |
| ConciergesSOC 39-6012 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,710U.S. $38,950 | $45,600 | 250 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| Crane OperatorSOC 53-7021 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,200U.S. $68,080 | $78,990 | 250 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.8% |
| Insurance Appraisers, Auto DamageSOC 13-1032 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,110U.S. $78,240 | $79,420 | 240 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -8.7% |
| Materials ScientistsSOC 19-2032 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $106,720U.S. $117,790 | $118,860 | 240 | Bachelor's degree | +8.3% |
| MusicianSOC 27-2042 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. not published | not published | 240 | No formal educational credential | +0.3% |
| Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All OtherSOC 27-4099 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,320U.S. $70,720 | $70,690 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.6% |
| OB-GYNSOC 29-1218 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $239,200 or moreU.S. $292,910 | $239,200 or more | 240 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.7% |
| Surgeons, All OtherSOC 29-1249 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $239,200 or moreU.S. $414,010 | $239,200 or more | 240 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.0% |
| Food Processing Workers, All OtherSOC 51-3099 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,750U.S. $39,680 | $47,060 | 240 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4033 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,650U.S. $46,550 | $48,280 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.8% |
| Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9021 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,530U.S. $48,540 | $51,700 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.7% |
| Compensation and Benefits ManagersSOC 11-3111 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $168,850U.S. $149,230 | $167,850 | 230 | Bachelor's degree | +1.1% |
| Conservation ScientistsSOC 19-1031 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,190U.S. $73,010 | $95,280 | 230 | Bachelor's degree | +5.3% |
| Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including HealthSOC 19-4042 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,320U.S. $55,090 | $64,150 | 230 | Associate's degree | +6.9% |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1111 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $137,340U.S. $76,590 | $122,810 | 230 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.5% |
| AudiologistSOC 29-1181 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $114,730U.S. $95,780 | $111,070 | 230 | Doctoral or professional degree | +11.0% |
| Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and TrimmersSOC 51-3022 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,880U.S. $38,300 | $47,820 | 230 | No formal educational credential | +5.7% |
| Dental Laboratory TechnicianSOC 51-9081 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,220U.S. $49,610 | $68,000 | 230 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.9% |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool ProgrammersSOC 51-9162 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $69,570U.S. $68,120 | $72,330 | 230 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.9% |
| Food Scientists and TechnologistsSOC 19-1012 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $99,900U.S. $88,720 | $107,360 | 220 | Bachelor's degree | +6.2% |
| PastorSOC 21-2011 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,190U.S. $60,810 | $64,700 | 220 | Bachelor's degree | +2.4% |
| Camera OperatorSOC 27-4031 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,990U.S. $74,990 | $82,660 | 220 | Bachelor's degree | +1.3% |
| Gambling Change Persons and Booth CashiersSOC 41-2012 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,530U.S. $36,220 | $44,390 | 220 | No formal educational credential | -1.9% |
| Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe CleanersSOC 47-4071 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,980U.S. $49,880 | $60,830 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.8% |
| Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All OtherSOC 51-4199 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $53,090U.S. $45,950 | $54,750 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.1% |
| Material Moving Workers, All OtherSOC 53-7199 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,110U.S. $41,800 | $63,700 | 220 | No formal educational credential | +2.7% |
| Communications Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1122 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,440U.S. $78,580 | $80,320 | 210 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.1% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle SchoolSOC 25-2023 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,510U.S. $65,030 | $78,220 | 210 | Bachelor's degree | -0.5% |
| Commercial and Industrial DesignersSOC 27-1021 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $84,230U.S. $83,910 | $88,470 | 210 | Bachelor's degree | +2.4% |
| Library AssistantSOC 43-4121 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $30,800U.S. $36,910 | $36,280 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.4% |
| Helpers, Construction Trades, All OtherSOC 47-3019 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,030U.S. $42,670 | $48,460 | 210 | No formal educational credential | -1.0% |
| RiggerSOC 49-9096 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,960U.S. $62,640 | $80,900 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.9% |
| Slaughterers and Meat PackersSOC 51-3023 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,990U.S. $40,130 | $50,200 | 210 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Occupational Health and Safety TechniciansSOC 19-5012 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,430U.S. $61,560 | $75,130 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | +19.4% |
| Media and Communication Workers, All OtherSOC 27-3099 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,270U.S. $73,620 | $75,130 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.9% |
| CRNASOC 29-1151 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $216,700U.S. $236,590 | $215,300 | 200 | Master's degree | +9.7% |
| Pharmacy AidesSOC 31-9095 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $41,390U.S. $37,680 | $43,990 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Correctional OfficersSOC 33-1011 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $86,690U.S. $77,970 | $96,820 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.5% |
| Plasterers and Stucco MasonsSOC 47-2161 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,200U.S. $57,660 | $55,480 | 200 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
| Rail Car RepairersSOC 49-3043 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $67,530 | not published | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| Locksmiths and Safe RepairersSOC 49-9094 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,560U.S. $51,320 | $52,860 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | -11.7% |
| Print Binding and Finishing WorkersSOC 51-5113 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,610U.S. $42,290 | $50,480 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | -17.5% |
| Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9196 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,940U.S. $50,270 | $51,870 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.6% |
| Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All OtherSOC 27-2099 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. not published | not published | 190 | No formal educational credential | +4.7% |
| Court ReporterSOC 27-3092 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $83,000U.S. $72,420 | $86,980 | 190 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -0.1% |
| Grounds Maintenance Workers, All OtherSOC 37-3019 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,030U.S. $46,860 | $54,150 | 190 | No formal educational credential | +3.7% |
| Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and ClerksSOC 43-4041 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,820U.S. $50,080 | $49,230 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.4% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry WorkersSOC 45-1011 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,940U.S. $59,320 | $68,290 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.8% |
| Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related MaterialsSOC 51-6021 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,170U.S. $35,060 | $39,010 | 190 | No formal educational credential | -15.7% |
| Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except SawingSOC 51-7042 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,650U.S. $43,380 | $46,480 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.5% |
| Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9041 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,430U.S. $45,760 | $52,040 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.5% |
| Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing OfficersSOC 23-1021 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $121,410U.S. $117,860 | $128,470 | 180 | Doctoral or professional degree | +0.0% |
| CuratorSOC 25-4012 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,700U.S. $63,420 | $80,070 | 180 | Master's degree | +4.9% |
| Museum Technicians and ConservatorsSOC 25-4013 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,110U.S. $51,440 | $62,100 | 180 | Bachelor's degree | +3.6% |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc JockeysSOC 27-3011 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,710U.S. $47,340 | $110,000 | 180 | Bachelor's degree | -7.6% |
| Health Information Technologists and Medical RegistrarsSOC 29-9021 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,470U.S. $68,020 | $85,310 | 180 | Associate's degree | +15.9% |
| Baggage Porters and BellhopsSOC 39-6011 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,160U.S. $37,080 | $40,200 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.0% |
| Recreational Vehicle Service TechniciansSOC 49-3092 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,820U.S. $52,000 | $63,530 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.7% |
| Structural Metal Fabricators and FittersSOC 51-2041 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,120U.S. $51,330 | $54,640 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.2% |
| Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and PlasticSOC 51-9195 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,530U.S. $46,170 | $53,730 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| Aircraft Cargo Handling SupervisorsSOC 53-1041 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,260U.S. $58,170 | $80,200 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.2% |
| Philosophy and Religion Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1126 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $73,020U.S. $80,260 | $71,770 | 170 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.0% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services WorkersSOC 39-1013 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $73,800U.S. $63,820 | $70,390 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Animal TrainerSOC 39-2011 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,160U.S. $39,990 | $46,760 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Brokerage ClerksSOC 43-4011 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,940U.S. $65,750 | $66,100 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.6% |
| Conveyor Operators and TendersSOC 53-7011 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,430U.S. $42,420 | $44,400 | 170 | No formal educational credential | -2.6% |
| Computer and Information Research ScientistsSOC 15-1221 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $133,970U.S. $140,300 | $144,500 | 160 | Master's degree | +21.8% |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3027 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,910U.S. $74,510 | $78,460 | 160 | Associate's degree | +1.3% |
| ZoologistSOC 19-1023 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,540U.S. $76,780 | $86,220 | 160 | Bachelor's degree | +3.6% |
| Athletic TrainerSOC 29-9091 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,580U.S. $62,520 | $72,810 | 160 | Master's degree | +12.7% |
| Wind Turbine TechnicianSOC 49-9081 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,740U.S. $64,120 | $74,200 | 160 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +29.5% |
| Food Cooking Machine Operators and TendersSOC 51-3093 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,980U.S. $41,590 | $51,020 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.3% |
| Credit CounselorsSOC 13-2071 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,710U.S. $52,230 | $58,790 | 150 | Bachelor's degree | +3.3% |
| Drafters, All OtherSOC 17-3019 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $67,320U.S. $63,520 | $70,180 | 150 | Associate's degree | -7.3% |
| EconomistSOC 19-3011 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $121,410U.S. $124,720 | $126,990 | 150 | Master's degree | +4.7% |
| ActorSOC 27-2011 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. not published | not published | 150 | Some college, no degree | +0.0% |
| Radiation TherapistSOC 29-1124 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $108,020U.S. $105,310 | $113,980 | 150 | Associate's degree | +2.8% |
| PsychiatristSOC 29-1223 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $263,030U.S. $281,870 | $257,450 | 150 | Doctoral or professional degree | +7.2% |
| Dietetic TechnicianSOC 29-2051 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,210U.S. $37,640 | $53,110 | 150 | Associate's degree | +2.7% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All OtherSOC 29-9099 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $82,430U.S. $65,790 | $90,420 | 150 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.1% |
| Physical Therapist AidesSOC 31-2022 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,520U.S. $35,240 | $44,420 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Switchboard Operators, Including Answering ServiceSOC 43-2011 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,980U.S. $38,630 | $43,640 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | -26.0% |
| Motorcycle MechanicSOC 49-3052 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,740U.S. $48,580 | $58,430 | 150 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +2.1% |
| MillwrightsSOC 49-9044 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $83,600U.S. $65,700 | $74,400 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.9% |
| Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and InspectorsSOC 17-2111 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $118,560U.S. $115,160 | $122,940 | 140 | Bachelor's degree | +5.4% |
| HydrologistSOC 19-2043 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $108,680U.S. $96,600 | $121,470 | 140 | Bachelor's degree | +1.5% |
| Counselors, All OtherSOC 21-1019 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,000U.S. $50,860 | $73,580 | 140 | Master's degree | +5.9% |
| History TeacherSOC 25-1125 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,760U.S. $83,820 | $95,580 | 140 | Doctoral or professional degree | +0.0% |
| AnimatorSOC 27-1014 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $91,290U.S. $102,030 | $95,660 | 140 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| New Accounts ClerksSOC 43-4141 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,170U.S. $47,670 | $57,090 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.5% |
| Avionics TechnicianSOC 49-2091 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $83,780U.S. $82,280 | $92,250 | 140 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +9.4% |
| Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and RepairersSOC 49-9091 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,000U.S. $47,450 | $46,920 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| MicrobiologistSOC 19-1022 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $95,980U.S. $87,990 | $104,350 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | +6.2% |
| Recreational TherapistSOC 29-1125 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $66,840U.S. $61,960 | $68,370 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | +4.8% |
| Orthopedic SurgeonSOC 29-1242 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $358,550 | not published | 130 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.0% |
| MorticianSOC 39-4031 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,430U.S. $55,010 | $73,100 | 130 | Associate's degree | +3.0% |
| Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and SteamfittersSOC 47-3015 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,030U.S. $42,360 | $46,570 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.4% |
| Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4021 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,790U.S. $47,720 | $49,030 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.7% |
| Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4193 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,930U.S. $43,960 | $49,270 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | -9.7% |
| Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, WoodSOC 51-7041 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,400U.S. $42,770 | $49,310 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.0% |
| Chemical Plant and System OperatorsSOC 51-8091 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $68,590U.S. $78,120 | $71,600 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.2% |
| Advertising and Promotions ManagersSOC 11-2011 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $165,000U.S. $133,660 | $178,940 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | -3.7% |
| Soil and Plant ScientistsSOC 19-1013 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $78,850 | not published | 120 | Bachelor's degree | +6.7% |
| PhysicistSOC 19-2012 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $166,140U.S. $172,250 | $165,840 | 120 | Doctoral or professional degree | +7.2% |
| Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1051 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $85,030U.S. $103,170 | $93,310 | 120 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.4% |
| Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface MiningSOC 47-5022 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,370U.S. $57,430 | $68,070 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.0% |
| Earth Drillers, Except Oil and GasSOC 47-5023 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,760U.S. $60,190 | $68,580 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| Ophthalmic Laboratory TechniciansSOC 51-9083 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,510U.S. $39,460 | $52,110 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.2% |
| Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and TendersSOC 51-9191 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,410U.S. $46,460 | $54,010 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.3% |
| Psychologists, All OtherSOC 19-3039 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $132,750U.S. $110,840 | $129,080 | 110 | Master's degree | +2.3% |
| ArchaeologistSOC 19-3091 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,410U.S. $70,770 | $73,820 | 110 | Master's degree | +6.0% |
| Forest and Conservation TechniciansSOC 19-4071 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,820U.S. $54,560 | $67,690 | 110 | Associate's degree | -2.1% |
| Judicial Law ClerksSOC 23-1012 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $67,230U.S. $64,920 | $66,930 | 110 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.8% |
| Special Education Teachers, All OtherSOC 25-2059 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,290U.S. $76,580 | $75,720 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | +1.9% |
| Nurse MidwifeSOC 29-1161 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $137,610U.S. $134,040 | $135,220 | 110 | Master's degree | +11.5% |
| Hearing Aid SpecialistSOC 29-2092 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,830U.S. $65,160 | $75,780 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +19.4% |
| Psychiatric AidesSOC 31-1133 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,730U.S. $44,910 | $48,660 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| Physics Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1054 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $100,770U.S. $100,310 | $101,700 | 100 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.4% |
| Economics Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1063 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $101,220U.S. $123,920 | $112,030 | 100 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.4% |
| Nuclear Medicine TechnologistSOC 29-2033 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $118,110U.S. $101,370 | $117,080 | 100 | Associate's degree | +4.4% |
| Prepress Technicians and WorkersSOC 51-5111 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $53,560U.S. $48,690 | $56,620 | 100 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -15.3% |
| TailorSOC 51-6052 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $53,970U.S. $41,640 | $52,390 | 100 | No formal educational credential | -8.8% |
| UpholsterersSOC 51-6093 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,370U.S. $46,340 | $46,020 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.3% |
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Geography
What area these numbers cover
- Search label
- Denver, CO
- BLS source geography
- Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO
- Geography type
- Metropolitan Statistical Area
- CBSA code
- 19740
- States
- Colorado
- Delineation
- OMB Bulletin 23-01, as used by BLS OEWS May 2025
FAQ
Common questions
What are the highest-paying jobs in Denver, CO?
In the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metropolitan area (CBSA 19740), BLS OEWS counted 1,609,350 jobs in May 2025, with a median annual wage of $62,320 across all occupations. Among occupations whose local estimate meets the reliability rule, the highest medians are Airline Pilot ($307,490), Physicians, All Other ($298,600), Family Medicine Physician ($255,590).
Is this the city or the metro area?
BLS reports occupational wages for the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 19740), which includes Denver, Aurora and Centennial and surrounding communities. Figures describe that whole area, not Denver 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 Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 19740). 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 “careers in denver colorado”, “high paying jobs denver”, “high paying jobs in denver” (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).