Everything we can verify about jobs, pay and living in Colorado, from official statistics, with source and date on every table.
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 08/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
The 80 largest places in Colorado, each with its own guide. The map above shows them all; open the sortable tables with GDP, jobs and rent →
| # ⇅ | City ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ | Unemployment (ACS) ⇅ | Bachelor's+ ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denver | 718,877 | $94,718 | $1,831 | 4.9% | 56.5% |
| 2 | Colorado Springs | 487,887 | $84,818 | $1,648 | 5.6% | 42.7% |
| 3 | Aurora | 394,432 | $88,368 | $1,835 | 5.9% | 33.6% |
| 4 | Fort Collins | 170,229 | $85,070 | $1,690 | 5.4% | 60.7% |
| 5 | Lakewood | 156,583 | $89,792 | $1,806 | 4.5% | 45.3% |
| 6 | Thornton | 144,187 | $103,088 | $1,895 | 4.5% | 32.8% |
| 7 | Arvada | 122,634 | $117,348 | $1,888 | 3.8% | 51.5% |
| 8 | Westminster | 115,484 | $100,272 | $1,882 | 3.7% | 44.6% |
| 9 | Pueblo | 111,561 | $56,664 | $1,082 | 5.0% | 23.7% |
| 10 | Greeley | 110,806 | $69,881 | $1,388 | 5.6% | 27.8% |
| 11 | Centennial | 108,201 | $131,928 | $2,148 | 4.6% | 62.6% |
| 12 | Boulder | 106,433 | $87,493 | $2,018 | 6.0% | 76.8% |
| 13 | Highlands Ranch | 102,257 | $159,307 | $2,531 | 4.0% | 67.8% |
| 14 | Longmont | 99,406 | $90,671 | $1,816 | 4.8% | 47.0% |
| 15 | Castle Rock | 79,123 | $145,197 | $2,000 | 4.4% | 55.9% |
| 16 | Loveland | 78,410 | $84,604 | $1,730 | 5.4% | 39.0% |
| 17 | Broomfield | 76,304 | $123,874 | $2,126 | 3.8% | 60.3% |
| 18 | Grand Junction | 68,142 | $70,080 | $1,142 | 4.8% | 38.1% |
| 19 | Commerce City | 66,445 | $111,972 | $1,880 | 4.3% | 25.8% |
| 20 | Parker | 61,783 | $133,369 | $2,096 | 3.0% | 56.0% |
| 21 | Littleton | 44,710 | $98,839 | $1,819 | 3.8% | 56.8% |
| 22 | Brighton | 42,059 | $107,679 | $1,779 | 4.8% | 23.5% |
| 23 | Northglenn | 38,014 | $84,030 | $1,775 | 3.7% | 27.7% |
| 24 | Windsor | 37,914 | $127,028 | $1,793 | 4.5% | 55.5% |
| 25 | Security-Widefield | 37,345 | $91,142 | $1,793 | 5.3% | 27.9% |
| 26 | Pueblo West | 35,681 | $96,810 | $1,345 | 4.8% | 31.7% |
| 27 | Englewood | 34,129 | $86,800 | $1,668 | 4.3% | 49.3% |
| 28 | Erie | 33,808 | $173,349 | $2,805 | 3.1% | 69.6% |
| 29 | Dakota Ridge | 33,753 | $120,822 | $2,176 | 2.8% | 51.0% |
| 30 | Ken Caryl | 33,233 | $118,269 | $2,127 | 3.8% | 50.4% |
| 31 | Wheat Ridge | 32,070 | $90,564 | $1,579 | 5.0% | 47.8% |
| 32 | Lafayette | 30,602 | $119,040 | $2,121 | 3.8% | 63.5% |
| 33 | Fountain | 29,300 | $86,242 | $1,745 | 5.4% | 34.8% |
| 34 | Columbine | 25,478 | $131,232 | $2,448 | 4.1% | 53.1% |
| 35 | Four Square Mile | 23,024 | $80,903 | $1,833 | 4.0% | 47.0% |
| 36 | Evans | 22,396 | $75,563 | $1,582 | 7.6% | 21.2% |
| 37 | Montrose | 21,044 | $70,386 | $1,197 | 5.0% | 33.5% |
| 38 | Louisville | 20,786 | $147,319 | $2,166 | 3.6% | 69.9% |
| 39 | Golden | 20,417 | $98,582 | $1,953 | 3.6% | 59.1% |
| 40 | Cimarron Hills | 19,817 | $80,808 | $1,664 | 7.0% | 26.9% |
| 41 | Clifton | 19,518 | $52,100 | $1,107 | 8.6% | 12.8% |
| 42 | Durango | 19,411 | $78,602 | $1,636 | 3.1% | 60.4% |
| 43 | Johnstown | 18,883 | $128,995 | $1,835 | 4.2% | 38.5% |
| 44 | Sherrelwood | 18,692 | $75,327 | $1,702 | 5.0% | 20.0% |
| 45 | Firestone | 18,049 | $120,150 | $2,009 | 4.2% | 37.9% |
| 46 | Fort Carson | 18,019 | $66,237 | $2,180 | 3.6% | 25.6% |
| 47 | Cañon City | 17,122 | $64,787 | $997 | 4.2% | 27.2% |
| 48 | Frederick | 16,651 | $129,460 | $2,381 | 3.4% | 38.5% |
| 49 | Welby | 16,197 | $80,026 | $1,656 | 5.8% | 14.8% |
| 50 | Black Forest | 15,738 | $145,460 | n/a | 4.8% | 56.5% |
| 51 | Greenwood Village | 15,420 | $149,029 | $2,123 | 3.3% | 78.6% |
| 52 | Lone Tree | 14,147 | $123,741 | $2,139 | 3.0% | 71.2% |
| 53 | Federal Heights | 14,125 | $56,597 | $1,687 | 6.5% | 14.2% |
| 54 | Fruita | 13,691 | $87,184 | $1,472 | 2.5% | 33.6% |
| 55 | Steamboat Springs | 13,433 | $104,964 | $2,017 | 3.0% | 62.2% |
| 56 | Castle Pines | 13,388 | $191,229 | $2,211 | 2.6% | 69.7% |
| 57 | Superior | 13,305 | $159,434 | $2,457 | 3.7% | 78.8% |
| 58 | Sterling | 13,172 | $43,283 | $1,031 | 7.8% | 15.7% |
| 59 | Berthoud | 12,411 | $119,385 | $1,795 | 1.6% | 48.1% |
| 60 | The Pinery | 11,871 | $194,446 | $2,910 | 3.0% | 60.6% |
| 61 | Wellington | 11,798 | $107,017 | $2,473 | 6.5% | 46.3% |
| 62 | Monument | 11,735 | $128,816 | $1,929 | 4.3% | 57.7% |
| 63 | Fort Morgan | 11,605 | $64,158 | $1,067 | 6.4% | 18.2% |
| 64 | Berkley | 10,789 | $84,637 | $1,777 | 8.7% | 30.4% |
| 65 | Edwards | 10,785 | $81,909 | $1,845 | 10.3% | 59.8% |
| 66 | Cherry Creek | 10,721 | $153,776 | $2,093 | 1.8% | 76.1% |
| 67 | Rifle | 10,570 | $80,000 | $1,308 | 3.0% | 19.4% |
| 68 | Glenwood Springs | 10,241 | $91,481 | $1,867 | 4.5% | 36.3% |
| 69 | Severance | 10,130 | $124,572 | $2,569 | 2.3% | 47.7% |
| 70 | Gunbarrel | 10,051 | $109,407 | $1,972 | 6.2% | 70.4% |
| 71 | Fairmount | 9,902 | $163,600 | $2,679 | 2.8% | 65.2% |
| 72 | Alamosa | 9,879 | $49,688 | $837 | 4.4% | 33.3% |
| 73 | Delta | 9,421 | $45,250 | $990 | 3.7% | 24.4% |
| 74 | Roxborough Park | 9,085 | $173,083 | $3,244 | 3.6% | 60.5% |
| 75 | Craig | 8,991 | $72,636 | $1,045 | 2.5% | 18.2% |
| 76 | Cortez | 8,976 | $54,247 | $984 | 4.1% | 26.6% |
| 77 | Timnath | 8,941 | $178,257 | $2,206 | 0.6% | 75.9% |
| 78 | Gypsum | 8,941 | $115,564 | $2,183 | 0.9% | 32.6% |
| 79 | Woodmoor | 8,934 | $171,875 | $2,276 | 4.5% | 63.0% |
| 80 | Stonegate | 8,906 | $159,086 | $2,170 | 3.2% | 65.0% |
Colorado is in the West region (Mountain division), with 5,862,189 residents, a median age of 37.7 and a median household income of $95,470. The unemployment rate was 4.1% in 2026M09, and the state's price level is 103.1 against 100 for the US as a whole.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ | Rank among 50 states + DC ⇅ | Direction ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $95,470 | 10 of 51 | higher is better |
| Unemployment rate | 4.1% | 31 of 51 | lower is better |
| Job openings rate | 3.3% | 46 of 51 | higher is better |
| Price level (RPP) | 103.1 | 39 of 51 | lower is better |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 45.7% | 3 of 51 | higher is better |
| Foreign-born share | 9.8% | 19 of 51 | higher is better |
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Colorado is in the West region (Mountain division) and has 5,862,189 residents (the 21st largest of the 50 states and DC by population), with a median age of 37.7. Its economy produced about $593,285 million in the latest four quarters (BEA), 17th among states and DC, equal to $101,205 per resident.
The unemployment rate was 4.1% in 2026M09, which is 31st lowest of 51 (1st is the lowest). Employers had job openings equal to 3.3% of employment, 46th highest of 51, a measure of how hard it is to hire. The median wage across all occupations is $59,800 a year ($28.75 an hour), 17% above the national median ($59,800 against $50,980).
The occupations with the most jobs in Colorado are Fast Food and Counter Workers (82,010 jobs, median $36,270); Retail Salespersons (76,660 jobs, median $37,950); Stockers and Order Fillers (55,520 jobs, median $42,350); Registered Nurses (54,490 jobs, median $100,260); Cashiers (51,670 jobs, median $36,870). Among occupations with at least 2,000 jobs, the best paid are Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers (median $307,490); Family Medicine Physicians (median $265,560); Computer and Information Systems Managers (median $199,420). Compared with the nation, the state is most specialised in architecture and engineering (1.5 times the national share of workers) and computer and mathematical (1.4 times the national share of workers).
Prices are above the national average in Colorado: the regional price parity is 103.1 against 100 for the whole country (39th lowest of 51). Median gross rent is $1,761 a month and the median household income $95,470, so a year of rent equals 22.1% of income; the median home value is $539,400. The state minimum wage is $15.16 (the higher of state and federal rates applies to most workers). State income tax on wages: Flat 4.40%. It is not a right-to-work state, so union contracts can require fees from covered workers. It runs a state paid family and medical leave programme.
9.8% of residents were born abroad and 45.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Among workers, 65.1% drive alone, 1.6% use public transit and 21.0% work from home; 14.1% commute 45 minutes or more.
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| Industry ⇅ | GDP ($ million, annual rate) ⇅ | Share of state GDP ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 92,861 | 15.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 68,283 | 11.5% |
| Government and government enterprises | 65,554 | 11.0% |
| Information | 38,446 | 6.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 38,194 | 6.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 35,184 | 5.9% |
| Construction | 32,910 | 5.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 32,729 | 5.5% |
| Retail trade | 32,237 | 5.4% |
| Manufacturing | 30,610 | 5.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 21,613 | 3.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 20,222 | 3.4% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 19,441 | 3.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 16,379 | 2.8% |
| Other services (except government and government enterprises) | 13,453 | 2.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 11,194 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9,036 | 1.5% |
| Utilities | 6,543 | 1.1% |
| Educational services | 4,877 | 0.8% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3,520 | 0.6% |
| Sector ⇅ | Jobs (payroll) ⇅ | Change in 12 months ⇅ | Month ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mining and logging | 20,200 | -1.5% | 2026M09 |
| Construction | 193,600 | +3.8% | 2026M09 |
| Manufacturing | 143,900 | -1.4% | 2026M09 |
| Trade, transportation and utilities | 496,000 | -0.5% | 2026M09 |
| Information | 65,700 | -4.8% | 2026M09 |
| Financial activities | 174,900 | -2.2% | 2026M09 |
| Professional and business services | 492,800 | +0.9% | 2026M09 |
| Education and health services | 414,400 | +3.8% | 2026M09 |
| Leisure and hospitality | 358,700 | +2.3% | 2026M09 |
| Other services | 130,300 | -0.5% | 2026M09 |
| Government | 487,400 | -1.2% | 2026M09 |
BEA values are seasonally adjusted annual rates averaged over the latest four quarters. BLS payroll counts are not seasonally adjusted. The state total of jobs is 2,977,900 (latest month).
| Occupation field ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Per 1,000 jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support | 301,320 | 104.8 | 0.92 | $51,050 | $37,480 | $79,300 | +8% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 269,820 | 93.9 | 1.07 | $37,810 | $31,140 | $62,250 | +8% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 217,920 | 75.8 | 0.86 | $47,060 | $36,610 | $78,000 | +6% |
| Sales and Related | 296,260 | 103.1 | 1.19 | $47,440 | $34,530 | $122,400 | +23% |
| Management | 157,850 | 54.9 | 0.77 | $149,760 | $78,620 | $276,070 | +18% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 264,100 | 91.9 | 1.36 | $93,410 | $54,590 | $160,260 | +13% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 154,720 | 53.8 | 0.85 | $98,030 | $49,860 | $166,730 | +13% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 155,440 | 54.1 | 0.92 | $62,170 | $35,580 | $103,270 | +3% |
| Production | 94,160 | 32.8 | 0.59 | $49,710 | $37,570 | $81,040 | +6% |
| Healthcare Support | 106,580 | 37.1 | 0.73 | $44,560 | $36,460 | $58,830 | +16% |
| Construction and Extraction | 135,410 | 47.1 | 1.14 | $61,190 | $44,760 | $96,200 | +3% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 113,320 | 39.4 | 1.01 | $62,570 | $42,090 | $100,130 | +5% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 136,010 | 47.3 | 1.40 | $128,090 | $66,570 | $197,020 | +17% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 88,630 | 30.8 | 1.05 | $42,180 | $34,850 | $60,200 | +12% |
| Protective Service | 65,970 | 23.0 | 0.95 | $56,930 | $36,320 | $106,610 | +14% |
| Personal Care and Service | 77,640 | 27.0 | 1.29 | $40,440 | $31,740 | $67,120 | +11% |
| Community and Social Service | 56,770 | 19.8 | 1.15 | $61,160 | $43,700 | $96,930 | +5% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 72,990 | 25.4 | 1.51 | $103,280 | $61,770 | $173,350 | +4% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 41,090 | 14.3 | 1.09 | $65,810 | $38,150 | $126,200 | +5% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 35,940 | 12.5 | 1.32 | $84,960 | $52,230 | $159,540 | +3% |
| Legal | 26,740 | 9.3 | 1.11 | $119,510 | $61,530 | $315,790 | +17% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 5,200 | 1.8 | 0.65 | $40,190 | $33,400 | $64,780 | +10% |
| Industry ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 21.9% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 15.6% |
| Retail trade | 10.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 9.0% |
| Construction | 8.0% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 7.2% |
| Manufacturing | 7.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 5.2% |
| Other services | 4.8% |
| Public administration | 4.7% |
| Information | 2.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.0% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 1.8% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | 5,830 | 3.05 | $307,490 | $189,150 | $377,860 | +32% |
| Physicians, All Other | 1,990 | 0.31 | $298,320 | $171,810 | $418,690 | +12% |
| Family Medicine Physicians | 2,700 | 1.36 | $265,560 | $75,120 | $365,820 | +9% |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 11,510 | 0.93 | $199,420 | $130,570 | $293,250 | +14% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 4,900 | 1.20 | $183,810 | $135,380 | $272,950 | +7% |
| Marketing Managers | 6,010 | 0.82 | $182,730 | $121,560 | $289,870 | +10% |
| Financial Managers | 10,640 | 0.68 | $182,690 | $123,900 | $339,290 | +10% |
| Sales Managers | 8,780 | 0.75 | $180,850 | $105,270 | $316,830 | +22% |
| Petroleum Engineers | 1,390 | 4.16 | $172,190 | $92,590 | $264,960 | +19% |
| Purchasing Managers | 1,320 | 0.85 | $171,250 | $122,790 | $247,610 | +16% |
| Managers, All Other | 14,060 | 1.22 | $171,140 | $105,020 | $280,950 | +21% |
| Lawyers | 16,720 | 1.20 | $168,520 | $83,350 | $336,970 | +6% |
| Human Resources Managers | 3,620 | 0.89 | $166,400 | $103,580 | $276,380 | +11% |
| Dentists, General | 2,940 | 1.28 | $166,240 | $84,590 | $229,070 | -3% |
| Administrative Services Managers | 2,340 | 0.48 | $157,000 | $101,480 | $230,770 | +38% |
| Aerospace Engineers | 4,070 | 3.25 | $156,190 | $101,970 | $210,410 | +16% |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | 2,660 | 1.87 | $156,080 | $100,050 | $222,220 | -3% |
| Pharmacists | 4,560 | 0.77 | $156,030 | $120,410 | $188,430 | +11% |
| Database Architects | 1,950 | 1.57 | $154,560 | $88,000 | $195,510 | +11% |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 1,640 | 0.82 | $152,730 | $89,900 | $289,970 | -9% |
| Industrial Production Managers | 1,730 | 0.38 | $141,020 | $86,460 | $230,410 | +12% |
| Sales Engineers | 2,800 | 2.93 | $139,990 | $83,420 | $203,230 | +12% |
| Commercial Pilots | 1,240 | 1.40 | $139,680 | $59,780 | $269,630 | +13% |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | 11,800 | 1.47 | $139,580 | $76,140 | $170,800 | +20% |
| Computer Network Architects | 16,380 | 4.93 | $139,230 | $94,920 | $206,600 | +4% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atmospheric and Space Scientists | 1,150 | 6.22 | $104,670 | $76,110 | $165,500 | +6% |
| Information and Record Clerks, All Other | 13,960 | 5.60 | $52,600 | $40,590 | $75,020 | +6% |
| Computer Network Architects | 16,380 | 4.93 | $139,230 | $94,920 | $206,600 | +4% |
| Cartographers and Photogrammetrists | 1,220 | 4.61 | $86,960 | $61,060 | $130,310 | +7% |
| Petroleum Engineers | 1,390 | 4.16 | $172,190 | $92,590 | $264,960 | +19% |
| Plant and System Operators, All Other | 1,050 | 4.02 | $51,600 | $40,930 | $81,040 | -17% |
| Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other | 3,430 | 3.96 | $39,190 | $33,840 | $55,920 | +5% |
| Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials | 1,120 | 3.84 | $44,230 | $32,790 | $68,420 | +9% |
| Real Estate Brokers | 3,280 | 3.84 | $79,970 | $44,320 | $135,200 | +9% |
| Sales and Related Workers, All Other | 6,340 | 3.68 | $60,670 | $39,110 | $103,940 | +26% |
| Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas | 2,930 | 3.68 | $60,290 | $46,490 | $109,290 | +4% |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | 1,480 | 3.42 | $114,410 | $70,410 | $210,090 | +12% |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | 6,080 | 3.39 | $127,010 | $84,510 | $191,140 | -2% |
| Financial Clerks, All Other | 2,220 | 3.31 | $59,990 | $43,730 | $76,600 | +11% |
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other | 6,540 | 3.28 | $55,490 | $40,210 | $86,080 | -2% |
| Aerospace Engineers | 4,070 | 3.25 | $156,190 | $101,970 | $210,410 | +16% |
| Protective Service Workers, All Other | 4,640 | 3.08 | $44,340 | $36,640 | $68,230 | +4% |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | 5,830 | 3.05 | $307,490 | $189,150 | $377,860 | +32% |
| Sales Engineers | 2,800 | 2.93 | $139,990 | $83,420 | $203,230 | +12% |
| Flight Attendants | 7,110 | 2.92 | $59,500 | $31,510 | $95,640 | -6% |
| Physicists | 1,050 | 2.77 | $104,580 | $82,340 | $210,950 | -39% |
| Conservation Scientists | 1,230 | 2.57 | $84,820 | $57,710 | $134,350 | +16% |
| Court, Municipal, and License Clerks | 7,920 | 2.39 | $50,410 | $34,950 | $68,900 | +4% |
| Legal Support Workers, All Other | 2,000 | 2.31 | $66,660 | $45,220 | $146,990 | -8% |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | 45,670 | 2.27 | $92,520 | $55,850 | $153,830 | +11% |
Occupations with a page of their own link to it. Pay above $239,200 a year is shown as "≥ $239,200" (BLS top-code). "n/a" means BLS suppressed the figure.
There are 1,068 federal job postings open now in Colorado (USAJOBS). This is the federal government only: most US jobs are in the private sector and are advertised on employers' own sites, so use the pay and demand tables on this page for the whole labour market.
| Agency ⇅ | Open postings ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Forest Service | 145 |
| Department of the Air Force Headquarters | 134 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 118 |
| Federal Aviation Administration | 63 |
| Immigration and Customs Enforcement | 37 |
| United States Space Force | 36 |
| Air Force Civilian Career Training | 35 |
| Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System | 33 |
| Military Treatment Facilities under DHA | 25 |
| Farm Service Agency | 23 |
| U.S. Air Force Academy | 19 |
| Offices, Boards and Divisions | 17 |
| National Park Service | 17 |
| Internal Revenue Service | 15 |
| Indian Health Service | 14 |
| Series ⇅ | Open postings ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Wildland Fire Management | 72 |
| Attorney | 52 |
| Miscellaneous Administration And Program | 36 |
| Information Technology Management | 34 |
| Forestry Technician | 32 |
| Medical Officer | 31 |
| Management And Program Analysis | 31 |
| Aviation Safety | 21 |
| Nurse | 19 |
| Social Work | 17 |
| Human Resources Management | 17 |
| Program Management | 17 |
| General Business And Industry | 17 |
| Contracting | 16 |
| Criminal Investigation | 16 |
Median starting salary in postings that list a yearly range: $75,284 (817 postings).
The median wage in Colorado is $59,800 a year ($28.75 an hour) against $50,980 nationally (+17%). The 10th percentile earns $36,350 and the 90th $136,330.
| Occupation field ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Per 1,000 jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support | 301,320 | 104.8 | 0.92 | $51,050 | $37,480 | $79,300 | +8% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 269,820 | 93.9 | 1.07 | $37,810 | $31,140 | $62,250 | +8% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 217,920 | 75.8 | 0.86 | $47,060 | $36,610 | $78,000 | +6% |
| Sales and Related | 296,260 | 103.1 | 1.19 | $47,440 | $34,530 | $122,400 | +23% |
| Management | 157,850 | 54.9 | 0.77 | $149,760 | $78,620 | $276,070 | +18% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 264,100 | 91.9 | 1.36 | $93,410 | $54,590 | $160,260 | +13% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 154,720 | 53.8 | 0.85 | $98,030 | $49,860 | $166,730 | +13% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 155,440 | 54.1 | 0.92 | $62,170 | $35,580 | $103,270 | +3% |
| Production | 94,160 | 32.8 | 0.59 | $49,710 | $37,570 | $81,040 | +6% |
| Healthcare Support | 106,580 | 37.1 | 0.73 | $44,560 | $36,460 | $58,830 | +16% |
| Construction and Extraction | 135,410 | 47.1 | 1.14 | $61,190 | $44,760 | $96,200 | +3% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 113,320 | 39.4 | 1.01 | $62,570 | $42,090 | $100,130 | +5% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 136,010 | 47.3 | 1.40 | $128,090 | $66,570 | $197,020 | +17% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 88,630 | 30.8 | 1.05 | $42,180 | $34,850 | $60,200 | +12% |
| Protective Service | 65,970 | 23.0 | 0.95 | $56,930 | $36,320 | $106,610 | +14% |
| Personal Care and Service | 77,640 | 27.0 | 1.29 | $40,440 | $31,740 | $67,120 | +11% |
| Community and Social Service | 56,770 | 19.8 | 1.15 | $61,160 | $43,700 | $96,930 | +5% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 72,990 | 25.4 | 1.51 | $103,280 | $61,770 | $173,350 | +4% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 41,090 | 14.3 | 1.09 | $65,810 | $38,150 | $126,200 | +5% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 35,940 | 12.5 | 1.32 | $84,960 | $52,230 | $159,540 | +3% |
| Legal | 26,740 | 9.3 | 1.11 | $119,510 | $61,530 | $315,790 | +17% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 5,200 | 1.8 | 0.65 | $40,190 | $33,400 | $64,780 | +10% |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
| Rule ⇅ | In Colorado ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Minimum wage (per hour) | $15.16 (federal minimum is $7.25; the higher applies for most workers) |
| State income tax on wages | Flat 4.40% |
| Right-to-work state | No |
| State paid family and medical leave program | Yes |
| Employment | At-will in most states (either side can end the job with notice, with legal exceptions) |
Nationwide rules (overtime after 40 hours, family leave, discrimination, visas) are on the country guide. Many cities and counties set higher minimum wages or paid sick leave; check the local government. Confirm all figures with the official sources before acting.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Price level, all items (US = 100) | 103.1 |
| Median gross rent per month | $1,761 |
| Median home value | $539,400 |
| Homeowners (share of households) | 66.2% |
| Poverty rate | 9.4% |
| Drive alone to work | 65.1% |
| Public transit to work | 1.6% |
| Work from home | 21.0% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 14.1% |
Regional price parities measure how much it costs to buy the same basket of goods and services: 100 is the national average.
9.8% of residents of Colorado were born abroad (576,839 people).
| Country of birth ⇅ | Residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Mexico | 213,766 |
| India | 23,399 |
| China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan | 18,028 |
| Vietnam | 16,174 |
| Canada | 15,395 |
| Korea | 15,251 |
| Germany | 13,931 |
| Philippines | 12,345 |
| Ethiopia | 10,830 |
| Venezuela | 10,622 |
| El Salvador | 10,281 |
| Guatemala | 8,665 |
| Colombia | 8,536 |
| Russia | 7,841 |
| England | 7,398 |
Work permits and visas are federal. See permits and first steps and, for your country, Working in the US from your country.
$15.16 (the federal minimum is $7.25; the higher rate applies for most workers). Source: US Department of Labor.
Flat 4.40% (Tax Foundation, rates as of 01/01/2026).
4.1% in 2026M09 (BLS, seasonally adjusted).
$95,470 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024, 2024 dollars).
1,068 postings on USAJOBS today. Private-sector jobs are not included.