Top Paying Jobs in Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado Springs, CO has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 55,000 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Dermatologists ($398,810), General Internal Medicine Physicians ($339,290), Psychiatrists ($289,320). The cost of living index is 100.71 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,474/month.
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Avg. median salary
100.71
Cost of living index
$1,474
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Highest paying careers in Colorado Springs
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dermatologists | Healthcare | $399K | $191.74/hr |
| 2 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $339K | $163.12/hr |
| 3 | Psychiatrists | Healthcare | $289K | $139.09/hr |
| 4 | Family Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $283K | $136.29/hr |
| 5 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $283K | $136.01/hr |
| 6 | Pediatricians, General | Healthcare | $231K | $110.92/hr |
| 7 | Chief Executives | Management | $224K | $107.69/hr |
| 8 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $192K | $92.5/hr |
| 9 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | Legal | $190K | $91.46/hr |
| 10 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $183K | $88.17/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average+0.7% more expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,474/mo
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