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Average salary by job family in Colorado Springs
| Management | $150,630 |
|---|---|
| Computer and Mathematical | $121,960 |
| Legal | $115,540 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $114,890 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $113,380 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $104,710 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $94,840 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $79,390 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $64,320 |
| Community and Social Service | $61,930 |
| Construction and Extraction | $61,750 |
| Protective Service | $60,620 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $59,430 |
| Sales and Related | $57,270 |
| Production | $52,860 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $52,280 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $48,860 |
| Healthcare Support | $45,070 |
| Personal Care and Service | $44,230 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $43,040 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $42,420 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $40,830 |
Highest-paying jobs in Colorado Springs
- Athletes and Sports Competitors$555,730
- Dermatologists$369,320
- Physicians, All Other$294,920
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$288,640
- Psychiatrists$275,100
- Family Medicine Physicians$238,590
- Chief Executives$236,940
- Pediatricians, General$220,490
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$193,590
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$192,550
Most common jobs in Colorado Springs and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 11,470 | $35,170 | $34,420 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 9,110 | $40,990 | $41,440 |
| Retail Salespersons | 8,820 | $39,620 | $36,060 |
| Registered Nurses | 6,800 | $96,320 | $96,140 |
| Cashiers | 5,900 | $37,170 | $35,740 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 5,730 | $39,240 | $37,530 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 5,340 | $47,400 | $46,120 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | 5,280 | $98,550 | $94,450 |
| Nursing Assistants | 4,910 | $45,320 | $46,120 |
| Software Developers | 4,850 | $144,420 | $134,280 |
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Cost of living in Colorado Springs
Prices in the Colorado Springs area are in line with the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 100.7 for 2024. The average local salary of $70,780 therefore buys what $70,283 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $457,300, 5.2 times the median household income of $87,180.
$457,300typical home value
$87,180median household income
100.7BEA price parity
760,782metro population
Take-home pay in Colorado Springs
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $39,250 | $32,699 | $2,725 |
| Median wage | $52,710 | $42,922 | $3,577 |
| Average wage | $70,780 | $56,218 | $4,685 |
| 75th percentile wage | $82,600 | $64,013 | $5,334 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Colorado's FAMLI premium and the flat monthly occupational privilege taxes of Denver, Aurora and a few other cities are not included.
Salaries for every job in Colorado Springs
Management29 jobs
- Chief Executives$237K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$194K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$193K
- Sales Managers$192K
- Financial Managers$191K
- Marketing Managers$186K
- Natural Sciences Managers$170K
- Managers, All Other$161K
- Human Resources Managers$158K
- General and Operations Managers$154K
- Training and Development Managers$150K
- Purchasing Managers$149K
- Administrative Services Managers$149K
- Public Relations Managers$140K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$138K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$134K
- Industrial Production Managers$134K
- Fundraising Managers$131K
- Education Administrators, All Other$124K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$120K
- Construction Managers$119K
- Facilities Managers$119K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$112K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$108K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$106K
- Social and Community Service Managers$104K
- Lodging Managers$95K
- Food Service Managers$83K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$66K
Computer and Mathematical18 jobs
- Software Developers$144K
- Computer Network Architects$144K
- Operations Research Analysts$137K
- Information Security Analysts$135K
- Computer Systems Analysts$134K
- Database Architects$133K
- Data Scientists$132K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$124K
- Actuaries$123K
- Database Administrators$118K
- Computer and Information Research Scientists$115K
- Computer Programmers$115K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$110K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$107K
- Statisticians$101K
- Web Developers$87K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$82K
- Computer User Support Specialists$68K
Legal5 jobs
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical44 jobs
- Dermatologists$369K
- Physicians, All Other$295K
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$289K
- Psychiatrists$275K
- Family Medicine Physicians$239K
- Pediatricians, General$220K
- Dentists, General$166K
- Pharmacists$148K
- Physician Assistants$138K
- Veterinarians$133K
- Optometrists$131K
- Nurse Practitioners$130K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$115K
- Dental Hygienists$113K
- Occupational Therapists$112K
- Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other$109K
- Radiation Therapists$109K
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists$107K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$105K
- Physical Therapists$102K
- Audiologists$102K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$97K
- Registered Nurses$96K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$96K
- Surgical Assistants$94K
- Respiratory Therapists$90K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$87K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$79K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$77K
- Athletic Trainers$72K
- Surgical Technologists$72K
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$71K
- Chiropractors$67K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$66K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$66K
- Paramedics$62K
- Medical Records Specialists$58K
- Exercise Physiologists$57K
- Pharmacy Technicians$51K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$49K
- Opticians, Dispensing$47K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$46K
- Psychiatric Technicians$45K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$44K
Architecture and Engineering25 jobs
- Aerospace Engineers$161K
- Computer Hardware Engineers$146K
- Engineers, All Other$130K
- Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers$129K
- Environmental Engineers$127K
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$126K
- Electrical Engineers$121K
- Mechanical Engineers$121K
- Industrial Engineers$110K
- Civil Engineers$106K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$102K
- Mechanical Drafters$93K
- Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians$85K
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists$83K
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters$83K
- Surveyors$82K
- Landscape Architects$75K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$72K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$72K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$71K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$71K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$69K
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$69K
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians$68K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$61K
Life, Physical, and Social Science21 jobs
- Physicists$160K
- Physical Scientists, All Other$151K
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$127K
- School Psychologists$123K
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$120K
- Atmospheric and Space Scientists$113K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$112K
- Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$111K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$100K
- Urban and Regional Planners$99K
- Biological Scientists, All Other$97K
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$97K
- Chemists$95K
- Forensic Science Technicians$86K
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$79K
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$77K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$77K
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$68K
- Chemical Technicians$62K
- Forest and Conservation Technicians$62K
- Biological Technicians$51K
Business and Financial Operations27 jobs
- Financial Risk Specialists$128K
- Management Analysts$118K
- Project Management Specialists$118K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$110K
- Logisticians$107K
- Insurance Underwriters$104K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$99K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$98K
- Financial Examiners$95K
- Budget Analysts$94K
- Accountants and Auditors$94K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$92K
- Cost Estimators$91K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$90K
- Loan Officers$86K
- Compliance Officers$85K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$85K
- Human Resources Specialists$84K
- Personal Financial Advisors$83K
- Credit Analysts$79K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$76K
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$75K
- Training and Development Specialists$75K
- Fundraisers$72K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$62K
- Credit Counselors$56K
- Tax Preparers$55K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media24 jobs
- Athletes and Sports Competitors$556K
- Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other$114K
- Technical Writers$101K
- Art Directors$99K
- Music Directors and Composers$97K
- Public Relations Specialists$87K
- Writers and Authors$85K
- Commercial and Industrial Designers$83K
- Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners$77K
- Editors$75K
- Interior Designers$72K
- Producers and Directors$71K
- Interpreters and Translators$71K
- Graphic Designers$68K
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$67K
- Coaches and Scouts$66K
- Film and Video Editors$62K
- Audio and Video Technicians$61K
- Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators$61K
- Broadcast Technicians$58K
- Photographers$56K
- Floral Designers$45K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$42K
- Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials$41K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair32 jobs
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$98K
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$96K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$86K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$83K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$80K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$74K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$73K
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$72K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$71K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$67K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$64K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$64K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$64K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$62K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$62K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$59K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$59K
- Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers$58K
- Motorcycle Mechanics$58K
- Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers$56K
- Mechanical Door Repairers$55K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$54K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$54K
- Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers$52K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$52K
- Home Appliance Repairers$52K
- Locksmiths and Safe Repairers$51K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$50K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$45K
- Bicycle Repairers$44K
- Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers$42K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$42K
Community and Social Service16 jobs
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education$76K
- Social Workers, All Other$74K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$73K
- Health Education Specialists$71K
- Healthcare Social Workers$68K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$68K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$66K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$66K
- Clergy$65K
- Counselors, All Other$65K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$64K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$60K
- Community Health Workers$55K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$54K
- Religious Workers, All Other$49K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$47K
Construction and Extraction26 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$81K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$78K
- Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas$72K
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$71K
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$66K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$65K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$63K
- Glaziers$63K
- Electricians$61K
- Carpenters$61K
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers$59K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$58K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$57K
- Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$57K
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$56K
- Tile and Stone Setters$56K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$55K
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$55K
- Roofers$54K
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$53K
- Sheet Metal Workers$53K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$53K
- Pipelayers$52K
- Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$51K
- Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters$48K
- Construction Laborers$48K
Protective Service14 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$114K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$96K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$87K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$84K
- First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$77K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$65K
- Transportation Security Screeners$65K
- Firefighters$62K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$54K
- Private Detectives and Investigators$48K
- Security Guards$44K
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$43K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$41K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$33K
Educational Instruction and Library30 jobs
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$89K
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$86K
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$85K
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$84K
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$84K
- Instructional Coordinators$83K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$80K
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$80K
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$71K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$69K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$68K
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$64K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$64K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$63K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$63K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$62K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School$62K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$61K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$61K
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$60K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$58K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$57K
- Tutors$54K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$46K
- Museum Technicians and Conservators$45K
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$43K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$43K
- Library Technicians$42K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$36K
Sales and Related17 jobs
- Sales Engineers$137K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$135K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$116K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$87K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$83K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$80K
- Insurance Sales Agents$79K
- Advertising Sales Agents$67K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$60K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$60K
- Travel Agents$57K
- Telemarketers$51K
- Parts Salespersons$49K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$48K
- Retail Salespersons$40K
- Cashiers$37K
- Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers$37K
Production35 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$79K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$72K
- Dental Laboratory Technicians$71K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$70K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$68K
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$66K
- Plant and System Operators, All Other$62K
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$60K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$59K
- Machinists$59K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$57K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$56K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$53K
- Production Workers, All Other$52K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$50K
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$50K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$50K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$50K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48K
- Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians$48K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$48K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$47K
- Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other$47K
- Printing Press Operators$46K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$46K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$45K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45K
- Food Processing Workers, All Other$44K
- Bakers$42K
- Sewing Machine Operators$41K
- Helpers--Production Workers$41K
- Food Batchmakers$39K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$39K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$36K
- Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$36K
Office and Administrative Support41 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$72K
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$67K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$64K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$62K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$62K
- Postal Service Clerks$60K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$59K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$57K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$57K
- Procurement Clerks$57K
- Financial Clerks, All Other$56K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$55K
- Office Clerks, General$54K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$54K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$54K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$54K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$54K
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$53K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$53K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$52K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$52K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$52K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$50K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$49K
- Bill and Account Collectors$49K
- Order Clerks$48K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$48K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$48K
- Customer Service Representatives$47K
- File Clerks$47K
- Office Machine Operators, Except Computer$47K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$45K
- Tellers$45K
- Data Entry Keyers$44K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$44K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$43K
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$42K
- Couriers and Messengers$41K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$40K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$36K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$35K
Transportation and Material Moving18 jobs
- Commercial Pilots$156K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$67K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$60K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$60K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$55K
- Light Truck Drivers$49K
- Bus Drivers, School$49K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$48K
- Parking Attendants$44K
- Aircraft Service Attendants$43K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$43K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$42K
- Driver/Sales Workers$41K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$41K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$40K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$40K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$38K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$38K
Healthcare Support16 jobs
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$76K
- Massage Therapists$72K
- Physical Therapist Assistants$65K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$52K
- Psychiatric Aides$51K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$50K
- Dental Assistants$49K
- Phlebotomists$47K
- Nursing Assistants$45K
- Medical Assistants$45K
- Medical Transcriptionists$43K
- Orderlies$42K
- Pharmacy Aides$40K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$39K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$39K
- Physical Therapist Aides$38K
Personal Care and Service20 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers$70K
- Animal Trainers$68K
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$66K
- Barbers$62K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$56K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$53K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$51K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$50K
- Gambling Dealers$49K
- Residential Advisors$46K
- Concierges$42K
- Animal Caretakers$40K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$40K
- Recreation Workers$40K
- Childcare Workers$39K
- Tour and Travel Guides$38K
- Baggage Porters and Bellhops$38K
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$36K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$35K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$34K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry3 jobs
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance9 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$59K
- Pest Control Workers$54K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$52K
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$52K
- Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other$49K
- Building Cleaning Workers, All Other$46K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$44K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$40K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$37K
Food Preparation and Serving Related15 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$63K
- Waiters and Waitresses$50K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$50K
- Bartenders$49K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$42K
- Cooks, Restaurant$40K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$39K
- Food Preparation Workers$39K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$39K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$39K
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$38K
- Cooks, Fast Food$36K
- Dishwashers$35K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$35K
- Cooks, Short Order$34K
Jobs paid by the hour in Colorado Springs
For 2 jobs in the Colorado Springs, CO metro area BLS publishes an hourly wage only, because the work is rarely full-time all year (gigs, seasons, performances). An annual figure would overstate what most people earn, so we show the hourly rate.
| Job | Average per hour | Median per hour | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Musicians and Singers | $51.62 | $51.24 | 50 |
| Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other | $26.38 | $21.98 | 40 |
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Salary in Colorado Springs: questions
What is a good salary in Colorado Springs?
Half of all workers in the Colorado Springs metro earn less than $52,710 and the average is $70,780. Earning more than $82,600 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Colorado Springs to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $70,263, because prices here are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.7).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Colorado Springs?
Athletes and Sports Competitors ($555,730), Dermatologists ($369,320), Physicians, All Other ($294,920).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Colorado Springs, CO (17820), all occupations and 485 individual jobs. What a metro area includes.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Colorado's FAMLI premium and the flat monthly occupational privilege taxes of Denver, Aurora and a few other cities are not included.
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