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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Population
Highest paying careers in Denver-Aurora-Centennial
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Petroleum Engineers | Engineering | $175K | $83.93/hr |
| 22 | Public Relations Managers | Management | $174K | $83.78/hr |
| 23 | Pediatricians, General | Healthcare | $174K | $83.63/hr |
| 24 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $171K | $82.19/hr |
| 25 | Compensation and Benefits Managers | Management | $169K | $81.18/hr |
| 26 | Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $169K | N/A |
| 27 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $169K | $81.07/hr |
| 28 | Physicists | Science | $166K | $79.88/hr |
| 29 | Advertising and Promotions Managers | Management | $165K | $79.33/hr |
| 30 | Administrative Services Managers | Management | $164K | $78.96/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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