Top Paying Jobs in Colorado
Colorado has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 406,790 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Orthodontists ($416,000), Dermatologists ($398,810), Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric ($385,410).
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Highest paying careers in Colorado
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
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| 61 | Fundraising Managers | Management | $130K | $62.51/hr |
| 62 | Operations Research Analysts | Technology | $130K | $62.44/hr |
| 63 | Emergency Management Directors | Management | $130K | $62.34/hr |
| 64 | Computer Systems Analysts | Technology | $128K | $61.42/hr |
| 65 | Political Scientists | Science | $127K | $61.18/hr |
| 66 | Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | Engineering | $127K | $61.06/hr |
| 67 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | Public Safety | $127K | $60.97/hr |
| 68 | Chemical Engineers | Engineering | $126K | $60.48/hr |
| 69 | Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | Repair & Maintenance | $126K | $60.37/hr |
| 70 | Construction Managers | Management | $125K | $60.02/hr |
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