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.
$135K
Avg. median salary
100.71
Cost of living index
$1,474
Median 2BR rent
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Population
Highest paying careers in Colorado Springs
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling | Management | $99K | $47.38/hr |
| 92 | Commercial and Industrial Designers | Arts & Media | $98K | $47.22/hr |
| 93 | Social and Community Service Managers | Management | $98K | $47.14/hr |
| 94 | Physical Therapists | Healthcare | $98K | $47.07/hr |
| 95 | Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | Science | $97K | $46.86/hr |
| 96 | Biological Scientists, All Other | Science | $97K | $46.7/hr |
| 97 | Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | Engineering | $97K | $46.67/hr |
| 98 | Urban and Regional Planners | Science | $97K | $46.53/hr |
| 99 | Financial Examiners | Business & Finance | $97K | $46.48/hr |
| 100 | Registered Nurses | Healthcare | $96K | $46.22/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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