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Average salary by job family in Denver
| Management | $174,000 |
|---|---|
| Legal | $164,010 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $129,650 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $114,140 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $109,500 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $103,680 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $99,430 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $95,780 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $79,790 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $70,420 |
| Sales and Related | $69,470 |
| Community and Social Service | $68,910 |
| Construction and Extraction | $68,640 |
| Protective Service | $67,740 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $63,380 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $58,040 |
| Production | $57,900 |
| Personal Care and Service | $47,150 |
| Healthcare Support | $46,650 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $45,490 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $44,840 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $44,630 |
Highest-paying jobs in Denver
- Neurologists$344,000
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$301,220
- Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers$292,040
- Physicians, All Other$289,350
- Dermatologists$284,800
- Radiologists$283,720
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons$282,680
- Anesthesiologists$257,540
- Psychiatrists$257,450
- Family Medicine Physicians$237,550
Most common jobs in Denver and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 42,810 | $38,240 | $37,070 |
| Retail Salespersons | 40,340 | $41,980 | $38,470 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 32,610 | $44,510 | $44,480 |
| Registered Nurses | 30,380 | $100,920 | $101,130 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | 28,670 | $101,660 | $94,990 |
| Software Developers | 27,010 | $149,400 | $137,610 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 26,130 | $40,800 | $38,900 |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel | 24,480 | $93,970 | $80,650 |
| Cashiers | 23,860 | $39,190 | $37,620 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 23,560 | $52,050 | $48,590 |
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Cost of living in Denver
Prices in the Denver area are 6% above the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 105.8 for 2024. The average local salary of $81,690 therefore buys what $77,225 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $573,221, 5.6 times the median household income of $102,339.
$573,221typical home value
$102,339median household income
105.8BEA price parity
2,977,085metro population
Take-home pay in Denver
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $45,460 | $37,415 | $3,118 |
| Median wage | $62,320 | $50,221 | $4,185 |
| Average wage | $81,690 | $63,413 | $5,284 |
| 75th percentile wage | $99,420 | $75,106 | $6,259 |
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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Salaries for every job in Denver
Management32 jobs
- Financial Managers$215K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$206K
- Sales Managers$203K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$202K
- Marketing Managers$197K
- Managers, All Other$190K
- Purchasing Managers$189K
- Human Resources Managers$183K
- Public Relations Managers$179K
- Advertising and Promotions Managers$179K
- General and Operations Managers$172K
- Administrative Services Managers$172K
- Compensation and Benefits Managers$168K
- Industrial Production Managers$160K
- Natural Sciences Managers$159K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$157K
- Training and Development Managers$154K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$153K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$147K
- Fundraising Managers$143K
- Facilities Managers$138K
- Construction Managers$135K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$134K
- Emergency Management Directors$130K
- Lodging Managers$126K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$120K
- Education Administrators, All Other$113K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$112K
- Social and Community Service Managers$109K
- Postmasters and Mail Superintendents$98K
- Food Service Managers$88K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$72K
Legal7 jobs
Computer and Mathematical19 jobs
- Database Architects$155K
- Software Developers$149K
- Computer Network Architects$146K
- Computer and Information Research Scientists$144K
- Information Security Analysts$144K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$139K
- Computer Systems Analysts$134K
- Actuaries$131K
- Operations Research Analysts$130K
- Data Scientists$125K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$122K
- Database Administrators$118K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$111K
- Computer Programmers$111K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$109K
- Statisticians$109K
- Web Developers$97K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$88K
- Computer User Support Specialists$80K
Architecture and Engineering32 jobs
- Petroleum Engineers$180K
- Computer Hardware Engineers$158K
- Aerospace Engineers$154K
- Engineers, All Other$134K
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$131K
- Chemical Engineers$128K
- Electrical Engineers$127K
- Mechanical Engineers$126K
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$123K
- Materials Engineers$122K
- Civil Engineers$117K
- Environmental Engineers$115K
- Industrial Engineers$115K
- Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers$114K
- Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians$113K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$113K
- Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers$99K
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists$95K
- Mechanical Drafters$95K
- Landscape Architects$92K
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters$88K
- Surveyors$86K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$84K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$82K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$80K
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$78K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$76K
- Calibration Technologists and Technicians$70K
- Drafters, All Other$70K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$62K
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$60K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$59K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical56 jobs
- Neurologists$344K
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$301K
- Physicians, All Other$289K
- Dermatologists$285K
- Radiologists$284K
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons$283K
- Anesthesiologists$258K
- Psychiatrists$257K
- Family Medicine Physicians$238K
- Nurse Anesthetists$215K
- Pediatricians, General$186K
- Podiatrists$162K
- Optometrists$160K
- Dentists, General$159K
- Pharmacists$151K
- Veterinarians$150K
- Physician Assistants$141K
- Nurse Practitioners$135K
- Nurse Midwives$135K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$118K
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists$117K
- Radiation Therapists$114K
- Audiologists$111K
- Occupational Therapists$111K
- Dental Hygienists$111K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$110K
- Physical Therapists$106K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$105K
- Registered Nurses$101K
- Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other$100K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$93K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$92K
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$90K
- Respiratory Therapists$88K
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$85K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$81K
- Orthotists and Prosthetists$79K
- Therapists, All Other$76K
- Hearing Aid Specialists$76K
- Chiropractors$75K
- Surgical Technologists$73K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$73K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$73K
- Athletic Trainers$73K
- Paramedics$70K
- Recreational Therapists$68K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$66K
- Medical Records Specialists$66K
- Exercise Physiologists$65K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$55K
- Opticians, Dispensing$54K
- Pharmacy Technicians$54K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$54K
- Dietetic Technicians$53K
- Psychiatric Technicians$51K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$47K
Business and Financial Operations31 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$132K
- Financial Risk Specialists$125K
- Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes$124K
- Project Management Specialists$121K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$118K
- Insurance Underwriters$115K
- Management Analysts$114K
- Financial Examiners$109K
- Accountants and Auditors$108K
- Loan Officers$104K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$103K
- Budget Analysts$103K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$102K
- Logisticians$102K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$100K
- Credit Analysts$100K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$97K
- Labor Relations Specialists$97K
- Cost Estimators$95K
- Compliance Officers$95K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$95K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$92K
- Human Resources Specialists$90K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$88K
- Fundraisers$84K
- Training and Development Specialists$80K
- Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage$79K
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$78K
- Tax Preparers$72K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$68K
- Credit Counselors$59K
Life, Physical, and Social Science35 jobs
- Physicists$166K
- Physical Scientists, All Other$151K
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$138K
- Psychologists, All Other$129K
- School Psychologists$128K
- Economists$127K
- Hydrologists$121K
- Materials Scientists$119K
- Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$115K
- Chemists$111K
- Urban and Regional Planners$109K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$108K
- Food Scientists and Technologists$107K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$106K
- Biological Scientists, All Other$105K
- Microbiologists$104K
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$104K
- Atmospheric and Space Scientists$97K
- Conservation Scientists$95K
- Survey Researchers$93K
- Forensic Science Technicians$92K
- Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians$88K
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$86K
- Epidemiologists$77K
- Foresters$77K
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$75K
- Anthropologists and Archeologists$74K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$73K
- Forest and Conservation Technicians$68K
- Food Science Technicians$64K
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$64K
- Chemical Technicians$64K
- Biological Technicians$64K
- Hydrologic Technicians$62K
- Social Science Research Assistants$52K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media32 jobs
- Art Directors$112K
- Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$110K
- Technical Writers$109K
- Public Relations Specialists$101K
- Special Effects Artists and Animators$96K
- Fashion Designers$93K
- Film and Video Editors$93K
- Producers and Directors$89K
- Interior Designers$89K
- Commercial and Industrial Designers$88K
- Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners$87K
- Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators$85K
- Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film$83K
- Designers, All Other$80K
- Interpreters and Translators$79K
- Broadcast Technicians$79K
- Set and Exhibit Designers$79K
- Editors$78K
- Writers and Authors$78K
- Graphic Designers$78K
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$76K
- Media and Communication Workers, All Other$75K
- Artists and Related Workers, All Other$75K
- Coaches and Scouts$74K
- Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other$71K
- Sound Engineering Technicians$64K
- Audio and Video Technicians$63K
- Photographers$59K
- Craft Artists$52K
- Floral Designers$47K
- Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials$46K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$46K
Educational Instruction and Library48 jobs
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$201K
- Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary$123K
- Economics Teachers, Postsecondary$112K
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$105K
- Physics Teachers, Postsecondary$102K
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$101K
- Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary$97K
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$96K
- History Teachers, Postsecondary$96K
- Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary$93K
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$93K
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$92K
- Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary$91K
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$88K
- Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$88K
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$86K
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$85K
- Instructional Coordinators$85K
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$82K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$81K
- Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$80K
- Curators$80K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$80K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$79K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$78K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$78K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School$78K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$78K
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$76K
- Special Education Teachers, All Other$76K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$75K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$75K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$75K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$74K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$73K
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$72K
- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$72K
- Archivists$71K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$68K
- Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$64K
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$64K
- Museum Technicians and Conservators$62K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$57K
- Tutors$53K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$50K
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$49K
- Library Technicians$48K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$39K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair42 jobs
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$120K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$96K
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$95K
- Avionics Technicians$92K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$92K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$82K
- Riggers$81K
- Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other$79K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$76K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$75K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$75K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$75K
- Millwrights$74K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$74K
- Wind Turbine Service Technicians$74K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$72K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$72K
- Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers$69K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$68K
- Mechanical Door Repairers$67K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$67K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$65K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$65K
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$65K
- Watch and Clock Repairers$64K
- Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians$64K
- Home Appliance Repairers$63K
- Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles$62K
- Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers$62K
- Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers$62K
- Motorcycle Mechanics$58K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$58K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$57K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$56K
- Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers$55K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$54K
- Locksmiths and Safe Repairers$53K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$48K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$48K
- Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners$47K
- Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers$47K
- Bicycle Repairers$46K
Sales and Related20 jobs
- Sales Engineers$147K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$141K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$126K
- Advertising Sales Agents$102K
- Real Estate Brokers$97K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$96K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$94K
- Insurance Sales Agents$94K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$94K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$71K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$67K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$63K
- Travel Agents$59K
- Telemarketers$54K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$53K
- Parts Salespersons$53K
- Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers$44K
- Retail Salespersons$42K
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters$41K
- Cashiers$39K
Community and Social Service16 jobs
- Religious Workers, All Other$88K
- Health Education Specialists$82K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$75K
- Marriage and Family Therapists$74K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$74K
- Counselors, All Other$74K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$72K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$72K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$70K
- Social Workers, All Other$69K
- Healthcare Social Workers$68K
- Clergy$65K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$63K
- Community Health Workers$62K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$55K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$53K
Construction and Extraction38 jobs
- Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers$103K
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$91K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$86K
- Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas$77K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$72K
- Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas$71K
- Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters$70K
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$69K
- Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas$69K
- Carpenters$68K
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$68K
- Electricians$68K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$67K
- Glaziers$67K
- Sheet Metal Workers$64K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$64K
- Pipelayers$64K
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers$63K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$61K
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$61K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$60K
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$59K
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$59K
- Roofers$58K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$57K
- Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$57K
- Carpet Installers$57K
- Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles$56K
- Solar Photovoltaic Installers$56K
- Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$56K
- Plasterers and Stucco Masons$55K
- Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers$55K
- Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators$55K
- Insulation Workers, Mechanical$54K
- Construction Laborers$51K
- Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other$48K
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$47K
- Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons$42K
Protective Service20 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$133K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$116K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$115K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$97K
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$97K
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators$93K
- Firefighters$88K
- First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$73K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$70K
- Transportation Security Screeners$70K
- Animal Control Workers$62K
- Private Detectives and Investigators$61K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$61K
- Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists$56K
- Parking Enforcement Workers$52K
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$50K
- Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators$47K
- Security Guards$47K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$40K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$37K
Transportation and Material Moving29 jobs
- Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers$292K
- Commercial Pilots$158K
- Transportation Inspectors$108K
- Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$80K
- Airfield Operations Specialists$80K
- Crane and Tower Operators$79K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$73K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$66K
- Material Moving Workers, All Other$64K
- Flight Attendants$62K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$62K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$61K
- Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters$60K
- Bus Drivers, School$58K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$55K
- Light Truck Drivers$55K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$48K
- Driver/Sales Workers$47K
- Aircraft Service Attendants$46K
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers$46K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$45K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$45K
- Conveyor Operators and Tenders$44K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$43K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$43K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$43K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$41K
- Parking Attendants$41K
- Passenger Attendants$38K
Office and Administrative Support49 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$83K
- Desktop Publishers$76K
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$74K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$71K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$69K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$68K
- Brokerage Clerks$66K
- Meter Readers, Utilities$66K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$63K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$63K
- Postal Service Clerks$63K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$61K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$61K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$61K
- Financial Clerks, All Other$60K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$60K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$60K
- Word Processors and Typists$59K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$59K
- Office Clerks, General$58K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$57K
- Procurement Clerks$57K
- New Accounts Clerks$57K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$57K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$56K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$55K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$55K
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$54K
- Bill and Account Collectors$54K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$54K
- Proofreaders and Copy Markers$53K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$53K
- Customer Service Representatives$52K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$52K
- Order Clerks$51K
- Office Machine Operators, Except Computer$51K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$51K
- File Clerks$49K
- Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks$49K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$49K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$48K
- Tellers$48K
- Couriers and Messengers$48K
- Data Entry Keyers$48K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$45K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$44K
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$44K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$40K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$36K
Production66 jobs
- Power Plant Operators$110K
- Gas Plant Operators$100K
- Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$92K
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$86K
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$79K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$75K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$72K
- Chemical Plant and System Operators$72K
- Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$70K
- Tool and Die Makers$70K
- Dental Laboratory Technicians$68K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$67K
- Machinists$64K
- Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders$62K
- Medical Appliance Technicians$62K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$61K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$61K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$61K
- Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$60K
- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$60K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$59K
- Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers$58K
- Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders$58K
- Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$57K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$57K
- Prepress Technicians and Workers$57K
- Plant and System Operators, All Other$56K
- Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other$55K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$55K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$55K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$55K
- Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders$54K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$54K
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$54K
- Furniture Finishers$52K
- Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers$52K
- Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians$52K
- Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$52K
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$52K
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$52K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$52K
- Printing Press Operators$51K
- Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders$51K
- Print Binding and Finishing Workers$50K
- Slaughterers and Meat Packers$50K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$50K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$50K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$49K
- Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$49K
- Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49K
- Production Workers, All Other$49K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49K
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$48K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48K
- Food Batchmakers$48K
- Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$48K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$48K
- Sewers, Hand$47K
- Food Processing Workers, All Other$47K
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$46K
- Upholsterers$46K
- Helpers--Production Workers$46K
- Sewing Machine Operators$45K
- Bakers$44K
- Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$39K
Personal Care and Service25 jobs
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$73K
- First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers$70K
- Skincare Specialists$65K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$60K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$59K
- Barbers$59K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$57K
- Embalmers$56K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$52K
- Residential Advisors$47K
- Animal Trainers$47K
- Concierges$46K
- Funeral Attendants$45K
- Tour and Travel Guides$45K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$44K
- Childcare Workers$44K
- Gambling Dealers$44K
- Gambling Service Workers, All Other$44K
- Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants$42K
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$42K
- Animal Caretakers$42K
- Recreation Workers$41K
- Baggage Porters and Bellhops$40K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$38K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$38K
Healthcare Support16 jobs
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$79K
- Physical Therapist Assistants$71K
- Massage Therapists$66K
- Medical Assistants$52K
- Dental Assistants$51K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$51K
- Phlebotomists$50K
- Nursing Assistants$49K
- Psychiatric Aides$49K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$48K
- Medical Transcriptionists$45K
- Orderlies$45K
- Physical Therapist Aides$44K
- Pharmacy Aides$44K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$43K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$41K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance10 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$66K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$58K
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$57K
- Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$55K
- Pest Control Workers$54K
- Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other$54K
- Building Cleaning Workers, All Other$49K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$48K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$42K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$40K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry5 jobs
Food Preparation and Serving Related16 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$73K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$55K
- Bartenders$52K
- Waiters and Waitresses$52K
- Cooks, Short Order$52K
- Cooks, All Other$47K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$45K
- Cooks, Restaurant$44K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$42K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$41K
- Food Preparation Workers$40K
- Cooks, Fast Food$40K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$39K
- Dishwashers$39K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$38K
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$38K
Jobs paid by the hour in Denver
For 2 jobs in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, 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 | $44.23 | $37.21 | 240 |
| Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other | $26.44 | $23.26 | 190 |
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Salary in Denver: questions
What is a good salary in Denver?
Half of all workers in the Denver metro earn less than $62,320 and the average is $81,690. Earning more than $99,420 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Denver to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $73,804, because prices here are 6% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 105.8).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Denver?
Neurologists ($344,000), General Internal Medicine Physicians ($301,220), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($292,040).
What is the average salary in Aurora?
Aurora is part of the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area, where the average salary is $81,690 a year and the median $62,320. BLS does not publish separate wage figures for Aurora, so these metro figures are the closest official guide.
What is the average salary in Centennial?
Centennial is part of the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area, where the average salary is $81,690 a year and the median $62,320. BLS does not publish separate wage figures for Centennial, so these metro figures are the closest official guide.
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 Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO (19740), all occupations and 644 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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