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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Environmental Engineers | Engineering | $115K | $55.05/hr |
| 62 | School Psychologists | Science | $114K | $54.99/hr |
| 63 | Actuaries | Technology | $114K | $54.69/hr |
| 64 | Nuclear Medicine Technologists | Healthcare | $114K | $54.65/hr |
| 65 | Facilities Managers | Management | $112K | $54.08/hr |
| 66 | Construction Managers | Management | $112K | $54.04/hr |
| 67 | Project Management Specialists | Business & Finance | $112K | $53.72/hr |
| 68 | Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | Healthcare | $111K | $53.29/hr |
| 69 | Computer Occupations, All Other | Technology | $110K | $52.93/hr |
| 70 | Mechanical Engineers | Engineering | $109K | $52.58/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Colorado Springs
Cost of living vs. national average+0.7% more expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,474/mo
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