Top Paying Jobs in Pueblo, CO
Pueblo, CO has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 15,370 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Physicians, All Other ($311,190), Family Medicine Physicians ($256,480), Dentists, General ($172,680). The cost of living index is 91.76 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,263/month.
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Avg. median salary
91.76
Cost of living index
$1,263
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Pueblo
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Management | $116K | $55.67/hr |
| 22 | General and Operations Managers | Management | $114K | $54.98/hr |
| 23 | Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | Science | $113K | $54.46/hr |
| 24 | Lawyers | Legal | $113K | $54.41/hr |
| 25 | Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $110K | $53.02/hr |
| 26 | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | Science | $109K | $52.59/hr |
| 27 | Detectives and Criminal Investigators | Public Safety | $106K | $50.96/hr |
| 28 | Mechanical Engineers | Engineering | $106K | $50.76/hr |
| 29 | Industrial Engineers | Engineering | $105K | $50.39/hr |
| 30 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | Public Safety | $103K | $49.65/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average-8.2% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,263/mo
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