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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | Science | $122K | $58.57/hr |
| 52 | General and Operations Managers | Management | $121K | $58.06/hr |
| 53 | Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | Engineering | $119K | $57.37/hr |
| 54 | Dental Hygienists | Healthcare | $118K | $56.93/hr |
| 55 | Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other | Arts & Media | $118K | $56.85/hr |
| 56 | Electrical Engineers | Engineering | $118K | $56.85/hr |
| 57 | Database Administrators | Technology | $118K | $56.81/hr |
| 58 | Management Analysts | Business & Finance | $118K | $56.66/hr |
| 59 | Computer Programmers | Technology | $117K | $56.26/hr |
| 60 | Fundraising Managers | Management | $116K | $55.67/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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