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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Highest paying careers in Colorado Springs
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Sales Managers | Management | $178K | $85.47/hr |
| 12 | Financial Managers | Management | $173K | $83.02/hr |
| 13 | Marketing Managers | Management | $172K | $82.79/hr |
| 14 | Commercial Pilots | Transportation | $167K | N/A |
| 15 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $159K | $76.36/hr |
| 16 | Physicists | Science | $158K | $75.99/hr |
| 17 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $154K | $74.06/hr |
| 18 | Aerospace Engineers | Engineering | $152K | $73.07/hr |
| 19 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $151K | $72.68/hr |
| 20 | Managers, All Other | Management | $149K | $71.69/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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