Top Paying Jobs in Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 255,450 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons ($360,820), Neurologists ($356,250), Radiologists ($344,270). The cost of living index is 105.78 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $2,169/month.
$156K
Avg. median salary
105.78
Cost of living index
$2,169
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Denver-Aurora-Centennial
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | Audiologists | Healthcare | $115K | $55.16/hr |
| 92 | Dental Hygienists | Healthcare | $114K | $54.69/hr |
| 93 | Detectives and Criminal Investigators | Public Safety | $113K | $54.49/hr |
| 94 | Data Scientists | Technology | $113K | $54.1/hr |
| 95 | Speech-Language Pathologists | Healthcare | $112K | $53.89/hr |
| 96 | Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | Science | $110K | $52.71/hr |
| 97 | Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | Science | $109K | $52.53/hr |
| 98 | Hydrologists | Science | $109K | $52.25/hr |
| 99 | Industrial Engineers | Engineering | $109K | $52.25/hr |
| 100 | Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | Healthcare | $108K | $52.12/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Denver-Aurora-Centennial
Cost of living vs. national average+5.8% more expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$2,169/mo
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