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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Natural Sciences Managers | Management | $141K | $67.83/hr |
| 42 | Physical Scientists, All Other | Science | $141K | $67.78/hr |
| 43 | Sales Engineers | Sales | $140K | $67.3/hr |
| 44 | Computer Network Architects | Technology | $139K | $66.94/hr |
| 45 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Management | $138K | $66.23/hr |
| 46 | Nurse Midwives | Healthcare | $138K | $66.16/hr |
| 47 | Software Developers | Technology | $138K | $66.16/hr |
| 48 | Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $137K | N/A |
| 49 | Emergency Management Directors | Management | $137K | $65.83/hr |
| 50 | Information Security Analysts | Technology | $137K | $65.71/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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