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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Social and Community Service Managers | Management | $81K | $39.01/hr |
| 52 | Respiratory Therapists | Healthcare | $81K | $38.88/hr |
| 53 | Buyers and Purchasing Agents | Business & Finance | $80K | $38.52/hr |
| 54 | Hazardous Materials Removal Workers | Construction & Trades | $79K | $38.11/hr |
| 55 | Food Service Managers | Management | $79K | $38.03/hr |
| 56 | First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | Construction & Trades | $79K | $37.82/hr |
| 57 | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | Production & Manufacturing | $78K | $37.68/hr |
| 58 | Accountants and Auditors | Business & Finance | $78K | $37.66/hr |
| 59 | Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $78K | N/A |
| 60 | First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | Public Safety | $78K | $37.31/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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