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Highest paying jobs in Colorado after tax

Of the jobs with an exact median in Colorado, orthodontist pays most: $416,000 a year, and a single filer keeps about $268,779 after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Colorado tax. 4 more show only “$239,200 or more”.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Take-home for 2026, single filer, from our Colorado paycheck calculator.

Which 25 jobs pay best after tax in Colorado?

The 25 best-paid jobs in Colorado after tax
RankJobMedian payTake-home
1 Orthodontist $416,000 $268,779
2 Dermatologist $398,810 $258,766
3 Orthopedic Surgeon $385,410 $250,960
4 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon $360,820 $236,637
5 Neurologist $356,250 $233,975
6 Radiologist $344,270 $226,996
7 Airline Pilot $307,490 $205,572
8 Internal Medicine Physician $299,990 $201,868
9 Other Physician $298,320 $200,895
10 Pathologist $294,510 $198,675
11 Ophthalmologist $288,050 $194,912
12 Psychiatrist $266,370 $182,105
13 Family Medicine Physician $265,560 $181,609
14 Chief Executive $213,370 $149,282
15 IT Manager $199,420 $139,617
16 Judge and Magistrate $198,790 $139,175
17 General Pediatrician $196,440 $137,526
18 Other Dental Specialist $186,640 $130,652
19 Engineering Manager $183,810 $128,712
20 Marketing Manager $182,730 $128,026
21 Financial Manager $182,690 $128,001
22 Sales Manager $180,850 $126,832
23 Air Traffic Controller $177,380 $124,628
24 Petroleum Engineer $172,190 $121,332
25 Purchasing Manager $171,250 $120,735

Not ranked, because BLS shows only “$239,200 or more” in Colorado: Cardiologist, Emergency Medicine Physician, Obstetrician and Gynecologist, Other Surgeon.

What does every job pay in Colorado?

737 jobs.

Every job with a median in Colorado: pay, take-home and people
JobMedian payTake-homePeople
Orthodontist $416,000 $268,779 160
Dermatologist $398,810 $258,766 260
Orthopedic Surgeon $385,410 $250,960 410
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon $360,820 $236,637 –
Neurologist $356,250 $233,975 120
Radiologist $344,270 $226,996 500
Airline Pilot $307,490 $205,572 5,830
Internal Medicine Physician $299,990 $201,868 450
Other Physician $298,320 $200,895 1,990
Pathologist $294,510 $198,675 50
Ophthalmologist $288,050 $194,912 100
Psychiatrist $266,370 $182,105 270
Family Medicine Physician $265,560 $181,609 2,700
Chief Executive $213,370 $149,282 –
IT Manager $199,420 $139,617 11,510
Judge and Magistrate $198,790 $139,175 620
General Pediatrician $196,440 $137,526 570
Other Dental Specialist $186,640 $130,652 70
Engineering Manager $183,810 $128,712 4,900
Marketing Manager $182,730 $128,026 6,010
Financial Manager $182,690 $128,001 10,640
Sales Manager $180,850 $126,832 8,780
Air Traffic Controller $177,380 $124,628 740
Petroleum Engineer $172,190 $121,332 1,390
Purchasing Manager $171,250 $120,735 1,320
Other Manager $171,140 $120,665 14,060
Lawyer $168,520 $119,001 16,720
Human Resources Manager $166,400 $117,655 3,620
General Dentist $166,240 $117,553 2,940
Compensation and Benefits Manager $165,770 $117,255 280
Advertising and Promotions Manager $164,990 $116,760 180
Public Relations Manager $162,870 $115,413 –
Administrative Services Manager $157,000 $111,685 2,340
Aerospace Engineer $156,190 $111,171 4,070
Computer Hardware Engineer $156,080 $111,101 2,660
Pharmacist $156,030 $111,069 4,560
Database Architect $154,560 $110,135 1,950
Natural Sciences Manager $152,730 $108,973 1,640
Optometrist $152,000 $108,510 880
Podiatrist $142,620 $102,552 150
Industrial Production Manager $141,020 $101,536 1,730
Sales Engineer $139,990 $100,882 2,800
Training and Development Manager $139,980 $100,876 850
Commercial Pilot $139,680 $100,685 1,240
Other Computer Occupation $139,580 $100,622 11,800
Computer Network Architect $139,230 $100,399 16,380
Software Developer $138,390 $99,866 43,320
Nurse Midwive $137,610 $99,371 180
Health Specialties Professor $136,930 $98,939 7,800
Information Security Analyst $135,220 $97,853 5,700
Technical Sales Representative $135,000 $97,713 4,150
Health Services Manager $134,910 $97,656 8,400
Physician Assistant $134,540 $97,421 3,270
Other Physical Scientist $134,440 $97,357 710
Computer Research Scientist $133,160 $96,544 400
Nurse Practitioner $132,930 $96,398 4,270
Transportation and Distribution Manager $132,610 $96,195 2,310
Other Engineer $132,590 $96,182 2,540
General and Operations Manager $131,840 $95,706 41,870
Veterinarian $130,840 $95,071 2,340
Fundraising Manager $130,010 $94,544 600
Operations Research Analyst $129,880 $94,461 770
Emergency Management Director $129,660 $94,321 –
Computer Systems Analyst $127,750 $93,108 6,230
Political Scientist $127,260 $92,797 30
Electronics Engineer $127,010 $92,638 6,080
Police Supervisor $126,810 $92,511 2,790
Chemical Engineer $125,800 $91,870 720
Powerhouse and Substation Repairer $125,560 $91,718 210
Construction Manager $124,830 $91,254 12,550
School Psychologist $124,770 $91,216 1,380
Mechanical Engineer $124,430 $91,000 7,190
Materials Engineer $124,030 $90,746 810
Software QA Analyst and Tester $123,690 $90,530 5,110
Elevator Installer and Repairer $123,360 $90,320 530
Facilities Manager $122,510 $89,781 2,150
Criminal Justice Professor $122,050 $89,488 370
Administrative Law Judge $121,410 $89,074 220
Economist $121,410 $89,074 240
Health and Safety Engineer $120,950 $88,773 210
Electrical Engineer $120,760 $88,648 4,200
Other Psychologist $120,660 $88,583 380
Actuary $120,440 $88,439 500
Financial Risk Specialist $120,300 $88,347 1,050
College Administrator $118,440 $87,128 1,770
Database Administrator $118,340 $87,063 1,220
Data Scientist $117,400 $86,447 6,280
Materials Scientist $117,290 $86,375 370
Nuclear Medicine Technologist $116,990 $86,179 200
Geoscientist $114,410 $84,488 1,480
Clinical Psychologist $113,290 $83,755 1,170
Speech-Language Pathologist $110,750 $82,091 4,420
Biomedical Engineer $110,650 $82,025 –
K-12 Education Administrator $110,530 $81,947 5,760
Non-Retail Sales Supervisor $110,450 $81,894 8,230
Project Management Specialist $110,050 $81,632 32,390
Industrial Engineer $109,750 $81,436 5,200
Statistician $109,660 $81,377 780
Dental Hygienist $109,580 $81,324 4,270
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer $108,410 $80,558 1,430
Radiation Therapist $108,020 $80,302 320
Surgical Assistant $107,440 $79,922 –
Other Education Administrator $107,120 $79,713 1,070
Environmental Engineer $106,890 $79,562 1,320
Occupational Therapist $106,720 $79,451 3,390
Genetic Counselor $106,100 $79,045 40
Detective $105,480 $78,638 1,930
Other Social Scientist $105,390 $78,579 790
MRI Technologist $105,380 $78,573 670
Management Analyst $104,750 $78,160 14,360
Atmospheric and Space Scientist $104,670 $78,108 1,150
Computer Programmer $104,610 $78,068 930
Physicist $104,580 $78,049 1,050
Engineering Professor $104,070 $77,715 1,100
Power Line Installer $103,980 $77,656 2,370
Financial and Investment Analyst $103,850 $77,571 8,040
Network and Systems Administrator $103,370 $77,256 8,360
Power Plant Operator $102,780 $76,870 250
Firefighting Supervisor $102,580 $76,739 1,900
Architect $102,400 $76,621 3,290
Audiologist $102,270 $76,535 430
Physical Therapist $102,030 $76,378 5,630
Chemist $101,980 $76,345 1,790
Other Treating Practitioner $101,570 $76,077 650
Civil Engineer $101,420 $75,979 13,290
Occupational Safety Specialist $101,400 $75,966 3,080
Urban and Regional Planner $101,340 $75,926 1,300
Hydrologist $100,840 $75,599 360
Insurance Underwriter $100,640 $75,468 2,040
Technical Writer $100,610 $75,448 1,320
Registered Nurse $100,260 $75,219 54,490
Property and Real Estate Manager $100,080 $75,101 2,230
Art Director $99,990 $75,042 720
Financial Examiner $99,610 $74,793 1,910
Food Scientist and Technologist $99,580 $74,773 320
Physics Professor $99,280 $74,577 280
Aerospace Engineering Technician $98,990 $74,387 660
Economics Professor $98,870 $74,308 270
Biological Science Professor $98,680 $74,184 810
Gas Plant Operator $98,080 $73,791 570
Social and Community Service Manager $97,440 $73,371 2,800
Police Officer $97,350 $73,312 9,610
Budget Analyst $97,100 $73,149 1,290
Accountant and Auditor $97,030 $73,103 35,410
Entertainment and Recreation Manager $97,000 $73,083 940
Mining and Geological Engineer $96,820 $72,965 670
Transportation Electronics Repairer $96,680 $72,873 70
Chemistry Professor $96,600 $72,821 330
Musician and Singer $96,242 $72,586 420
Logistician $96,090 $72,487 4,490
Web and Digital Interface Designer $95,880 $72,349 3,250
Talent and Sports Agent $95,530 $72,120 80
Loan Officer $94,520 $71,458 3,230
Cardiovascular Technologist $94,190 $71,242 720
Fashion Designer $94,140 $71,210 360
Other Biological Scientist $93,970 $71,098 850
Refinery Operator $93,750 $70,954 120
Market Research Analyst $93,050 $70,495 27,880
Postmaster and Mail Superintendent $93,000 $70,463 200
Compensation and Benefits Specialist $92,560 $70,174 1,980
Other Business Operations Specialist $92,520 $70,148 45,670
Lodging Manager $91,750 $69,644 1,100
Special Effects Artist and Animator $91,290 $69,342 210
Commercial and Industrial Designer $90,590 $68,884 400
Survey Researcher $89,870 $68,412 110
Locomotive Engineer $89,360 $68,078 480
Boilermaker $89,350 $68,072 40
Personal Financial Advisor $89,280 $68,026 6,730
Agricultural Engineer $88,650 $67,613 30
Music Director and Composer $88,460 $67,489 160
Radiologic Technologist $87,760 $67,030 3,960
Other Financial Specialist $87,430 $66,814 4,030
Labor Relations Specialist $87,150 $66,630 470
Cartographer and Photogrammetrist $86,960 $66,506 1,220
Cost Estimator $86,940 $66,493 6,100
Rail Car Repairer $86,630 $66,290 250
Other Media Equipment Worker $86,370 $66,119 580
Respiratory Therapist $86,220 $66,021 2,110
Mathematician $86,020 $65,890 60
Environmental Scientist $85,990 $65,870 2,580
Web Developer $85,950 $65,844 1,680
Fire Inspector and Investigator $85,750 $65,713 –
Mechanical Drafter $85,280 $65,405 580
Conservation Scientist $84,820 $65,104 1,230
Film and Video Editor $84,620 $64,973 380
Forensic Science Technician $84,010 $64,573 510
Signal and Track Switch Repairer $83,930 $64,521 160
Buyer and Purchasing Agent $83,590 $64,298 10,080
Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist $83,300 $64,108 730
Maintenance and Repair Supervisor $83,260 $64,082 13,590
Other Professor $83,210 $64,049 480
Other Personal Service Manager $83,080 $63,964 30
Court Reporter $83,010 $63,918 260
Network Support Specialist $82,750 $63,748 4,530
Arbitrator and Mediator $82,590 $63,643 30
Nursing Professor $82,530 $63,604 1,350
Compliance Officer $82,450 $63,551 7,740
Instructional Coordinator $82,160 $63,361 3,400
Aircraft Mechanic $82,080 $63,309 2,690
Mathematical Science Professor $81,930 $63,211 890
Agricultural Sciences Professor $81,920 $63,204 160
Transportation Inspector $81,820 $63,139 460
Microbiologist $81,640 $63,021 370
Correctional Officer Supervisor $81,460 $62,903 810
Millwright $81,440 $62,890 200
Stationary Engineer $81,310 $62,805 560
Credit Analyst $81,270 $62,778 870
Mining Roof Bolter $81,270 $62,778 40
Construction Supervisor $81,230 $62,752 21,380
Continuous Mining Machine Operator $81,110 $62,674 290
Human Resources Specialist $80,840 $62,497 19,450
Public Relations Specialist $80,680 $62,392 7,410
Architecture Professor $80,530 $62,294 110
Computer Science Professor $80,530 $62,294 920
Real Estate Broker $79,970 $61,927 3,280
Construction Inspector $79,950 $61,914 3,700
Food Service Manager $79,870 $61,861 2,440
Oil and Gas Rotary Drill Operator $79,830 $61,835 110
Services Sales Representative $79,810 $61,822 37,810
Industrial Electronics Repairer $79,610 $61,691 2,200
Surveyor $79,310 $61,494 1,620
Electrical and Electronics Drafter $79,300 $61,488 750
Other Special Education Teacher $79,290 $61,481 180
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor $79,260 $61,462 190
Wholesale Sales Representative $79,250 $61,455 27,530
Earth and Space Sciences Professor $79,190 $61,416 340
Ethnic and Cultural Studies Professor $79,190 $61,416 160
Underground Loading Machine Operator $79,150 $61,390 70
Avionics Technician $79,000 $61,291 220
Production Supervisor $78,890 $61,219 9,580
Environmental Science Professor $78,800 $61,160 210
Anthropology Professor $78,780 $61,147 170
Sociology Professor $78,630 $61,049 220
Health Information Technologist $78,470 $60,944 370
History Professor $78,410 $60,905 380
Interior Designer $78,390 $60,892 2,300
Landscape Architect $78,290 $60,826 690
Business Professor $78,210 $60,774 2,080
Paralegal and Legal Assistant $78,190 $60,761 5,620
Philosophy and Religion Professor $78,060 $60,676 390
Producer and Director $78,060 $60,676 1,960
Preschool Special Education Teacher $78,040 $60,662 810
Other Extraction Worker $77,890 $60,564 60
Editor $77,870 $60,551 1,830
Foreign Language Professor $77,840 $60,531 410
Desktop Publisher $77,750 $60,472 –
Claims Adjuster and Examiner $77,620 $60,387 5,680
Title Examiner $77,600 $60,374 1,400
Railroad Conductor and Yardmaster $77,550 $60,341 490
Hearing Aid Specialist $77,540 $60,335 140
Airfield Operations Specialist $77,500 $60,309 70
Electrical Engineering Technician $77,440 $60,269 1,410
Crane and Tower Operator $77,120 $60,060 470
Mechanical Engineering Technician $77,090 $60,040 330
Writer and Author $76,830 $59,870 1,300
Psychology Professor $76,810 $59,857 960
Orthotist and Prosthetist $76,720 $59,798 –
Office Supervisor $76,600 $59,719 26,100
Librarian $76,480 $59,640 1,990
Telecom Equipment Installer $76,410 $59,595 3,180
Forester $76,400 $59,588 210
Other Teacher $76,380 $59,575 1,470
Architectural and Civil Drafter $76,370 $59,568 3,570
Gas Compressor Operator $76,200 $59,457 –
Railroad Brake and Signal Operator $76,140 $59,418 –
Other Engineering Technician $76,110 $59,398 1,260
Training and Development Specialist $75,790 $59,188 12,100
Surgical Technologist $75,740 $59,156 2,100
Industrial Machinery Mechanic $75,600 $59,064 7,260
Dietitian and Nutritionist $75,510 $59,005 1,640
Soil and Plant Scientist $75,430 $58,953 460
Occupational Therapy Assistant $75,340 $58,894 710
Property Appraiser and Assessor $75,150 $58,769 1,060
Camera Operator $74,990 $58,664 300
Wind Turbine Service Technician $74,740 $58,501 410
Electro-Mechanical Technician $74,730 $58,494 570
Other Healthcare Technical Worker $74,480 $58,330 200
Fundraiser $74,440 $58,304 2,470
Elementary Special Education Teacher $74,290 $58,206 4,010
Water Treatment Plant Operator $74,200 $58,147 2,620
Firefighter $74,170 $58,127 6,510
Health Education Specialist $74,150 $58,114 750
Broadcast Technician $74,040 $58,042 820
Chiropractor $74,040 $58,042 1,340
Licensed Practical Nurse $73,880 $57,937 4,920
Epidemiologist $73,750 $57,852 430
Rigger $73,720 $57,832 310
Curator $73,630 $57,773 300
Advertising Sales Agent $73,420 $57,636 1,110
Occupational Safety Technician $73,110 $57,433 400
English Professor $72,910 $57,302 1,220
High School Teacher $72,900 $57,295 18,310
High School Vocational Teacher $72,750 $57,197 1,250
Wellhead Pumper $72,700 $57,164 370
IT Support Specialist $71,900 $56,640 16,740
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic $71,830 $56,594 4,060
Interpreter and Translator $71,790 $56,568 800
Probation Officer $71,680 $56,496 2,540
Lathe Operator $71,670 $56,489 150
Auto Damage Insurance Appraiser $71,600 $56,444 330
Transportation Security Screener $71,530 $56,398 1,250
Aircraft Assembler $70,870 $55,965 160
Other Precision Instrument Repairer $70,510 $55,730 90
Diesel Mechanic $70,480 $55,710 4,600
Vocational Instructor $70,130 $55,481 2,060
Art, Drama, and Music Professor $70,060 $55,435 1,950
Clinical Lab Technologist $70,050 $55,428 5,000
Other Artist and Related Worker $69,860 $55,304 –
Tax Examiner and Revenue Agent $69,740 $55,225 620
Blaster and Explosives Worker $69,640 $55,160 140
CNC Programmer $69,570 $55,114 410
Communications Professor $69,200 $54,871 560
Gambling Services Supervisor $69,070 $54,786 250
Insurance Sales Agent $68,730 $54,563 9,530
Anthropologist and Archeologist $68,620 $54,491 250
Religious Education Director $67,760 $53,928 100
Other Drafter $67,320 $53,640 280
High School Special Education Teacher $67,240 $53,587 2,970
Judicial Law Clerk $67,230 $53,581 140
Financial Services Sales Agent $67,010 $53,437 12,360
Education Professor $66,870 $53,345 1,060
Industrial Engineering Technician $66,850 $53,332 930
Other Media Worker $66,830 $53,319 270
Medical Equipment Repairer $66,720 $53,247 1,460
Other Counselor $66,680 $53,220 370
Other Legal Support Worker $66,660 $53,207 2,000
Recreational Therapist $66,580 $53,155 200
Utilities Meter Reader $66,550 $53,135 150
Graphic Designer $66,330 $52,974 4,200
Middle School Vocational Teacher $66,310 $52,959 470
Other Life Scientist $66,250 $52,914 40
Farm and Home Management Educator $66,230 $52,899 90
Middle School Special Education Teacher $66,130 $52,823 2,020
Farming and Forestry Supervisor $66,030 $52,748 640
Telecom Line Installer $66,020 $52,740 1,630
Executive Assistant $65,850 $52,612 10,340
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professor $65,730 $52,521 180
Other Designer $65,630 $52,446 230
Mental Health Social Worker $65,620 $52,438 1,640
Other Protective Service Supervisor $65,490 $52,340 890
Chef and Head Cook $65,400 $52,272 3,970
Transportation Supervisor $65,380 $52,257 11,890
Brickmason and Blockmason $65,260 $52,166 870
HVAC Technician $65,200 $52,121 8,940
Other Therapist $65,080 $52,030 160
Earth Driller $64,820 $51,834 280
Physical Therapist Assistant $64,810 $51,826 1,350
School and Career Counselor $64,780 $51,804 6,530
Oil and Gas Derrick Operator $64,730 $51,766 290
Preschool and Daycare Administrator $64,620 $51,683 1,150
Athletic Trainer $64,580 $51,653 380
Rail-Track Equipment Operator $64,300 $51,441 300
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk $64,140 $51,321 2,580
Other Education Worker $64,090 $51,283 3,570
Machinery Maintenance Worker $64,010 $51,222 740
Production and Planning Clerk $63,980 $51,200 7,800
Paramedic $63,910 $51,147 2,110
Exercise Physiologist $63,800 $51,064 370
Tool and Die Maker $63,800 $51,064 160
Chemical Technician $63,770 $51,041 1,180
Control and Valve Installer $63,770 $51,041 1,190
Middle School Teacher $63,760 $51,034 13,280
Other Science Technician $63,760 $51,034 1,860
Child and Family Social Worker $63,720 $51,003 8,200
Clergy $63,700 $50,988 440
Real Estate Sales Agent $63,670 $50,966 6,120
Calibration Technician $63,660 $50,958 260
Public Safety Telecommunicator $63,520 $50,852 1,800
Healthcare Social Worker $63,480 $50,822 3,670
Elementary School Teacher $63,410 $50,769 24,860
Bailiff $63,320 $50,701 70
Plumber $63,240 $50,641 10,080
Transit and Intercity Bus Driver $63,010 $50,467 3,540
Chemical Plant and System Operator $62,870 $50,362 400
Kindergarten Teacher $62,870 $50,362 3,260
Carpenter $62,830 $50,331 12,740
Construction Equipment Operator $62,620 $50,173 11,700
Tax Preparer $62,620 $50,173 1,540
Mechanical Door Repairer $62,460 $50,052 570
Mental Health Counselor $62,390 $49,999 14,920
Glazier $62,340 $49,961 2,040
Security and Fire Alarm Installer $62,250 $49,893 1,950
Electrician $62,230 $49,878 17,010
Correctional Officer $62,140 $49,810 7,290
Event Planner $62,050 $49,742 4,650
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer $61,780 $49,538 1,560
Geological Technician $61,780 $49,538 90
Other Social Worker $61,610 $49,410 2,190
Electric Motor and Power Tool Repairer $61,570 $49,380 640
Barber $61,500 $49,327 480
Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver $61,500 $49,327 25,350
Auto Mechanic $61,280 $49,161 12,300
Other Material Moving Worker $61,240 $49,131 580
Dental Laboratory Technician $61,220 $49,116 410
Massage Therapist $61,060 $48,995 3,950
Surface Mining Machine Operator $61,020 $48,965 820
Brokerage Clerk $60,950 $48,912 220
Environmental Science Technician $60,930 $48,897 740
Mortician and Funeral Director $60,850 $48,836 320
Landscaping Supervisor $60,840 $48,829 4,390
News Reporter and Journalist $60,770 $48,776 590
Rail Yard Engineer $60,770 $48,776 –
RV Service Technician $60,760 $48,768 530
Environmental Engineering Technician $60,740 $48,753 –
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher $60,700 $48,723 5,140
Marriage and Family Therapist $60,700 $48,723 900
Other Sales and Related Worker $60,670 $48,700 6,340
Sound Engineering Technician $60,630 $48,670 170
Postal Service Clerk $60,530 $48,595 1,230
Refuse and Recycling Collector $60,310 $48,428 3,700
Oil and Gas Service Unit Operator $60,290 $48,413 2,930
Machinist $60,200 $48,345 2,800
Vehicle Electronics Installer $60,070 $48,247 –
Other Financial Clerk $59,990 $48,187 2,220
Hazardous Materials Removal Worker $59,920 $48,134 1,400
Auto Body Repairer $59,880 $48,104 3,120
Postal Service Mail Carrier $59,880 $48,104 5,100
Pipelayer $59,740 $47,998 790
Food Roasting Machine Operator $59,590 $47,885 500
Medical Appliance Technician $59,560 $47,862 –
Flight Attendant $59,500 $47,817 7,110
Legal Secretary $59,490 $47,809 2,030
Other Health Technician $59,430 $47,764 2,470
Biological Technician $59,400 $47,741 1,990
Community Health Worker $59,260 $47,636 –
Archivist $59,210 $47,598 70
Civil Engineering Technician $59,050 $47,477 1,820
Medical Records Specialist $59,020 $47,454 1,780
Structural Iron and Steel Worker $58,830 $47,311 860
Paving Equipment Operator $58,810 $47,296 920
Eligibility Interviewer $58,750 $47,251 3,140
Insurance Claims Clerk $58,660 $47,183 1,380
Recreation Supervisor $58,640 $47,167 4,150
Welder $58,590 $47,130 4,970
Food Science Technician $58,540 $47,092 270
Animal Control Worker $58,470 $47,039 170
Postal Mail Sorter $58,470 $47,039 1,910
Quality Control Inspector $58,350 $46,948 5,220
Heat Treating Equipment Operator $58,300 $46,911 100
Retail Sales Supervisor $58,200 $46,835 26,390
Forging Machine Operator $57,970 $46,662 140
Costume Attendant $57,960 $46,654 40
Surveying and Mapping Technician $57,890 $46,601 2,340
Sheet Metal Worker $57,880 $46,594 1,660
Tile and Stone Setter $57,690 $46,450 870
Audiovisual Equipment Installer $57,680 $46,443 550
Forest and Conservation Technician $57,550 $46,344 1,040
Word Processor and Typist $57,550 $46,344 60
Rolling Machine Operator $57,500 $46,307 110
Credit Counselor $57,130 $46,027 360
Jeweler $57,120 $46,020 220
Embalmer $57,100 $46,005 70
Motorboat Mechanic $57,050 $45,967 50
Acupuncturist $56,950 $45,891 –
Motorcycle Mechanic $56,850 $45,816 420
Audio and Video Technician $56,790 $45,771 830
Hydrologic Technician $56,780 $45,763 –
Loan Interviewer and Clerk $56,760 $45,748 2,500
Travel Agent $56,570 $45,604 1,100
Electrician Helper $56,420 $45,491 –
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Worker $56,160 $45,295 260
Radio and Cell Tower Installer $56,110 $45,257 530
Roofer Helper $55,860 $45,068 –
Furnace and Kiln Operator $55,770 $45,000 100
Other Social Service Specialist $55,490 $44,789 6,540
Farm Equipment Mechanic $55,400 $44,721 270
CNC Machine Operator $55,270 $44,623 1,580
Procurement Clerk $55,210 $44,577 830
Floor Sander and Finisher $55,180 $44,555 130
Housekeeping Supervisor $55,100 $44,494 4,070
Human Resources Assistant $54,880 $44,328 1,660
Security Supervisor $54,680 $44,177 1,520
Personal Service Supervisor $54,530 $44,064 3,160
Skincare Specialist $54,500 $44,041 1,510
Taper $54,500 $44,041 –
Miscellaneous Construction Worker $54,380 $43,951 1,160
Dispatcher $54,070 $43,717 3,470
Painting and Coating Worker $54,070 $43,717 170
Bookkeeper and Accounting Clerk $54,000 $43,664 26,140
Milling Machine Operator $53,780 $43,498 –
Coating and Painting Machine Operator $53,590 $43,354 1,470
General Office Clerk $53,550 $43,324 31,770
Other Office Support Worker $53,460 $43,256 1,650
Construction Painter $52,970 $42,886 3,480
Other Entertainer and Performer $52,686 $42,672 400
Billing and Posting Clerk $52,670 $42,660 8,170
School Bus Driver $52,620 $42,622 3,840
Small Engine Mechanic $52,620 $42,622 690
Other Information and Record Clerk $52,600 $42,607 13,960
Other Metal and Plastic Worker $52,430 $42,478 400
Semiconductor Processing Technician $52,360 $42,425 790
Highway Maintenance Worker $52,350 $42,418 1,990
Home Appliance Repairer $52,220 $42,320 550
Crematory Operator $52,060 $42,199 70
Museum Technician and Conservator $51,990 $42,146 290
Fine Artist $51,910 $42,086 250
Cutting Machine Operator $51,750 $41,965 700
Roofer $51,750 $41,965 3,340
Prepress Technician and Worker $51,730 $41,950 150
Septic Tank Servicer $51,700 $41,927 500
Other Plant and System Operator $51,600 $41,852 1,050
Cargo and Freight Agent $51,390 $41,693 850
Tree Trimmer and Pruner $51,390 $41,693 1,200
Carpet Installer $51,280 $41,610 190
Drilling Machine Operator $51,280 $41,610 40
General Maintenance Worker $51,280 $41,610 22,960
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loader $51,200 $41,550 80
Adult Education and ESL Instructor $51,170 $41,527 820
Structural Metal Fabricator $51,120 $41,489 330
Metal Extruding Machine Operator $51,110 $41,482 240
Tailor and Dressmaker $51,110 $41,482 160
Carpenter Helper $50,900 $41,323 200
Other Maintenance and Repair Worker $50,840 $41,278 4,980
Credit Authorizer $50,820 $41,263 210
Insulation Worker $50,800 $41,247 1,210
Cutting and Press Machine Operator $50,790 $41,240 1,400
Broadcast Announcer and Radio DJ $50,660 $41,142 310
Forklift and Industrial Truck Operator $50,570 $41,074 8,570
Food Service Supervisor $50,550 $41,059 25,510
Slaughterer and Meat Packer $50,480 $41,006 1,590
Other Religious Worker $50,440 $40,976 250
Agricultural Inspector $50,430 $40,968 280
Social Science Research Assistant $50,430 $40,968 100
Court and Municipal Clerk $50,410 $40,953 7,920
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutter $50,390 $40,938 2,470
Chemical Equipment Operator $50,370 $40,923 910
Forest Fire Inspector $50,170 $40,772 210
Bill and Account Collector $50,090 $40,711 1,670
Furniture Finisher $50,000 $40,643 170
Watch and Clock Repairer $49,990 $40,636 60
Mason Helper $49,980 $40,628 230
Pharmacy Technician $49,970 $40,621 6,010
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operator $49,920 $40,583 130
Fitness Trainer and Instructor $49,900 $40,568 10,500
Welding Machine Operator $49,860 $40,538 100
Solar Photovoltaic Installer $49,730 $40,440 620
Interviewer $49,660 $40,387 5,360
Computer and Office Machine Repairer $49,650 $40,379 880
Veterinary Technician $49,650 $40,379 3,720
Stonemason $49,630 $40,364 240
Logging Equipment Operator $49,620 $40,356 70
Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter $49,610 $40,349 1,300
Separating Machine Operator $49,590 $40,334 1,970
Molder, Shaper, and Caster $49,530 $40,289 390
Order Clerk $49,530 $40,289 1,970
Forming and Pressing Machine Operator $49,100 $39,964 280
Mechanical Insulation Worker $49,050 $39,926 520
Oil and Gas Roustabout $49,050 $39,926 1,620
Paper Goods Machine Operator $48,940 $39,843 240
New Accounts Clerk $48,870 $39,790 390
Agricultural Grader and Sorter $48,740 $39,692 230
Private Detective and Investigator $48,730 $39,684 540
Administrative Assistant $48,690 $39,654 29,120
Pest Control Worker $48,650 $39,624 970
Auto Glass Installer $48,610 $39,594 890
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technician $48,540 $39,541 320
Mixing Machine Operator $48,520 $39,526 640
Coil Winder, Taper, and Finisher $48,470 $39,488 40
Light Truck Driver $48,410 $39,443 15,810
Machine Feeder and Offbearer $48,400 $39,435 650
Medical Assistant $48,400 $39,435 13,160
Fence Erector $48,380 $39,420 270
Dental Assistant $48,340 $39,390 8,360
Other Grounds Maintenance Worker $48,280 $39,345 850
Metal Molding Machine Operator $48,200 $39,284 2,160
Paperhanger $48,180 $39,269 130
Plating Machine Operator $47,930 $39,080 190
Parking Enforcement Worker $47,910 $39,065 100
Construction Laborer $47,900 $39,058 18,680
Printing Press Operator $47,860 $39,027 1,830
Rehabilitation Counselor $47,840 $39,012 980
Dietetic Technician $47,810 $38,990 230
Medical Equipment Preparer $47,700 $38,907 1,950
Social and Human Service Assistant $47,690 $38,899 5,410
Telemarketer $47,670 $38,884 880
Electrical and Electronic Assembler $47,660 $38,876 4,300
Parts Salesperson $47,660 $38,876 4,840
Bicycle Repairer $47,620 $38,846 730
Hand Sewer $47,600 $38,831 –
Plasterer and Stucco Mason $47,570 $38,809 480
Customer Service Representative $47,540 $38,786 38,770
Locksmith and Safe Repairer $47,500 $38,756 380
Butcher and Meat Cutter $47,490 $38,748 2,200
Psychiatric Technician $47,430 $38,703 1,740
Tutor $47,420 $38,695 2,500
Nursing Assistant $47,380 $38,665 22,240
Other Healthcare Support Worker $47,330 $38,627 2,650
Dispensing Optician $47,310 $38,612 1,520
Other Production Worker $47,200 $38,529 1,120
Phlebotomist $47,180 $38,514 2,420
Other Building Cleaning Worker $47,140 $38,484 690
Shipping and Receiving Clerk $47,130 $38,476 15,610
Coach and Scout $47,110 $38,461 4,120
Photographer $47,070 $38,431 1,140
Other Construction Helper $47,030 $38,401 310
Wood Sawing Machine Operator $47,030 $38,401 350
Agricultural Technician $47,020 $38,393 100
Pesticide Applicator $47,020 $38,393 960
Crushing and Grinding Machine Operator $46,950 $38,340 520
Other Food Processing Worker $46,930 $38,325 610
Medical Secretary $46,920 $38,318 11,560
Food Cooking Machine Operator $46,900 $38,303 300
Office Machine Operator $46,860 $38,272 250
Concierge $46,720 $38,167 580
Library Technician $46,680 $38,136 2,250
Pump Operator $46,680 $38,136 –
Quarry Rock Splitter $46,590 $38,069 100
Woodworking Machine Operator $46,500 $38,001 440
File Clerk $46,490 $37,993 1,130
Ophthalmic Medical Technician $46,260 $37,819 1,470
Counter and Rental Clerk $46,240 $37,804 13,900
Freezing Equipment Operator $46,160 $37,744 130
Multiple Machine Tool Operator $46,160 $37,744 220
Weigher, Checker, and Sampler $46,160 $37,744 770
Miscellaneous Assembler $46,150 $37,736 9,180
Psychiatric Aide $46,130 $37,721 300
Grinding Machine Operator $46,120 $37,714 500
Engine and Other Machine Assembler $46,070 $37,676 –
Teller $46,060 $37,668 5,370
Floor Layer $46,020 $37,638 240
Packaging Machine Operator $46,010 $37,631 4,760
Reservation and Ticket Agent $45,960 $37,593 3,650
Other Entertainment Attendant $45,920 $37,563 70
Print Binding and Finishing Worker $45,780 $37,457 370
Landscaper and Groundskeeper $45,760 $37,442 21,990
Emergency Medical Technician $45,750 $37,434 3,060
Maintenance and Repair Helper $45,610 $37,329 1,190
Vending Machine Repairer $45,600 $37,321 290
Production Helper $45,550 $37,283 1,350
Correspondence Clerk $45,510 $37,253 50
Preschool Teacher $45,500 $37,245 5,210
Floral Designer $45,380 $37,155 790
Tire Repairer and Changer $45,380 $37,155 2,750
Hand Laborer and Material Mover $45,370 $37,147 31,140
Security Guard $45,150 $36,981 16,890
Courier and Messenger $45,140 $36,974 640
Plumber Helper $45,030 $36,891 240
Food Batchmaker $44,900 $36,792 3,880
Waiter and Waitress $44,860 $36,762 40,680
Residential Advisor $44,750 $36,679 760
Self-Enrichment Teacher $44,710 $36,649 9,700
Aircraft Service Attendant $44,500 $36,490 1,220
Gambling Surveillance Officer $44,340 $36,370 100
Other Protective Service Worker $44,340 $36,370 4,640
Animal Trainer $44,290 $36,332 330
Umpire and Referee $44,230 $36,286 1,120
Data Entry Keyer $43,910 $36,045 1,190
Sewing Machine Operator $43,840 $35,992 970
Switchboard Operator $43,720 $35,901 320
Musical Instrument Repairer and Tuner $43,670 $35,864 70
Craft Artist $43,620 $35,826 –
Orderly $43,570 $35,788 540
Disc Jockey $43,493 $35,730 60
Other Cook $43,490 $35,728 100
Taxi Driver $43,490 $35,728 60
Mail Clerk $43,430 $35,682 880
Driver/Sales Worker $43,420 $35,675 10,790
Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer $43,230 $35,531 3,650
Medical Transcriptionist $43,080 $35,418 610
Fiberglass Laminator and Fabricator $42,840 $35,237 80
Tour and Travel Guide $42,840 $35,237 2,150
Other Textile Worker $42,640 $35,086 40
Institution and Cafeteria Cook $42,500 $34,980 9,440
Painter and Plasterer Helper $42,470 $34,957 –
Short Order Cook $42,450 $34,942 1,900
Stocker and Order Filler $42,350 $34,867 55,520
Foundry Mold and Coremaker $42,240 $34,784 40
Upholsterer $42,240 $34,784 160
Receptionist and Information Clerk $42,010 $34,610 11,020
Physical Therapist Aide $41,970 $34,580 360
Funeral Attendant $41,710 $34,384 160
Restaurant Cook $41,600 $34,301 30,600
Other Woodworker $41,300 $34,074 140
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur $41,020 $33,863 4,710
Etcher and Engraver $40,800 $33,696 50
Childcare Worker $40,750 $33,659 13,310
Hand Packer and Packager $40,730 $33,644 4,120
Baker $40,650 $33,583 4,680
Hand Grinding and Polishing Worker $40,600 $33,545 70
Conveyor Operator $40,480 $33,455 370
Occupational Therapy Aide $40,110 $33,175 40
Farm and Ranch Animal Worker $39,740 $32,896 1,270
Other Gambling Service Worker $39,660 $32,836 60
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment $39,610 $32,798 6,750
Parking Attendant $39,330 $32,586 1,390
Other Motor Vehicle Operator $39,190 $32,481 3,430
Baggage Porter and Bellhop $39,160 $32,458 410
Food Preparation Worker $38,960 $32,307 12,080
Nonrestaurant Food Server $38,900 $32,262 7,750
Veterinary Assistant $38,900 $32,262 2,910
Recreation Worker $38,820 $32,201 6,100
Janitor $38,600 $32,035 34,220
Door-to-Door Sales Worker $38,590 $32,028 –
Home Health Aide $38,540 $31,990 44,650
Usher and Ticket Taker $38,380 $31,869 2,960
Automotive Service Attendant $38,370 $31,862 2,980
Gambling Booth Cashier $38,320 $31,824 320
Garment Presser $38,300 $31,809 320
Bartender $38,170 $31,711 17,000
Crop and Nursery Farmworker $38,170 $31,711 2,450
Retail Salesperson $37,950 $31,544 76,660
Other Personal Care Worker $37,930 $31,529 1,280
Dishwasher $37,840 $31,461 8,500
Demonstrator and Product Promoter $37,750 $31,393 1,150
Forest and Conservation Worker $37,690 $31,348 110
Hairstylist and Cosmetologist $37,690 $31,348 6,820
Locker Room Attendant $37,690 $31,348 80
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker $37,680 $31,341 3,370
Crossing Guard and Flagger $37,620 $31,295 2,810
Pharmacy Aide $37,580 $31,265 370
Maid and Housekeeper $37,560 $31,250 19,280
Passenger Attendant $37,550 $31,242 870
Textile Winding Machine Operator $37,540 $31,235 90
Extraction Worker Helper $37,450 $31,167 190
Graduate Teaching Assistant $37,450 $31,167 530
Animal Caretaker $37,430 $31,152 6,290
Agricultural Equipment Operator $37,290 $31,046 –
Manicurist and Pedicurist $37,110 $30,910 3,970
Fast Food Cook $36,900 $30,752 9,220
Cashier $36,870 $30,729 51,670
Textile Cutting Machine Operator $36,870 $30,729 30
Busser and Dining Room Attendant $36,790 $30,669 8,460
Hotel Desk Clerk $36,750 $30,638 5,520
Restaurant Host and Hostess $36,340 $30,329 9,490
Fast Food and Counter Worker $36,270 $30,276 82,010
Shoe and Leather Worker $36,170 $30,200 60
Library Assistant $36,130 $30,170 470
Amusement and Recreation Attendant $35,770 $29,898 10,820
Teaching Assistant $35,760 $29,891 21,910
Other Food Service Worker $35,710 $29,853 2,970
Lifeguard and Ski Patrol $35,640 $29,800 5,430
Gambling Cage Worker $34,850 $29,204 130
Sports Book Writer and Runner $34,450 $28,902 –
Tool Grinder, Filer, and Sharpener $33,970 $28,539 –
School Bus Monitor $33,540 $28,214 150
Ambulance Driver and Attendant $30,800 $26,145 70
Gambling Dealer $30,800 $26,145 870

Best take-home first. Jobs with no Colorado median from BLS are left out; each job’s own page has the national figures.

Which other states can I check?

All jobs and groups: pay by job. Your own paycheck: the Colorado paycheck calculator.

Questions about pay in Colorado

What is the highest-paying job in Colorado?

BLS shows a median of “$239,200 or more” for 4 jobs in Colorado, such as cardiologist. Of the jobs with an exact median, orthodontist pays most: $416,000, or $268,779 after tax.

What is the most common job in Colorado?

Fast Food and Counter Worker: about 82,010 people in Colorado, with a median of $36,270.

How much do you take home on the median Colorado salary?

The median pay for all jobs in Colorado is $59,800 (BLS, May 2025). A single filer keeps about $48,043 a year after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Colorado tax.

Which job pays more in Colorado than in the rest of the US?

Among jobs with at least 1,000 people in Colorado, property and real estate manager pays furthest above its US median: $100,080 here, 43% more than the national $69,990.

Where do these figures come from?

Pay is the BLS estimate for May 2025, for all employers in Colorado. Take-home is our 2026 estimate for one job, single, standard deduction, nothing taken before tax.