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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | Science | $109K | $52.47/hr |
| 72 | Speech-Language Pathologists | Healthcare | $108K | $51.99/hr |
| 73 | Computer and Information Research Scientists | Technology | $107K | $51.49/hr |
| 74 | Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $107K | $51.37/hr |
| 75 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | Management | $106K | N/A |
| 76 | Lawyers | Legal | $106K | $51.11/hr |
| 77 | Atmospheric and Space Scientists | Science | $106K | $50.97/hr |
| 78 | Occupational Therapists | Healthcare | $106K | $50.86/hr |
| 79 | Industrial Engineers | Engineering | $105K | $50.64/hr |
| 80 | Music Directors and Composers | Arts & Media | $105K | $50.33/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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