What is the average salary in Denver, CO?
$81,230a year
Average yearly pay across 650 jobs with official data in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area, weighted by employment. Each job below shows its median.
- Hourly
- $39.05
- Jobs with data
- 650
- Workers counted
- 1,581,760
Highest paying jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $360,800 |
| Neurologist | $356,300 |
| Radiologist | $344,300 |
| Airline Pilot | $307,500 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $300,000 |
| Physician | $298,600 |
| Dermatologist | $273,300 |
| Psychiatrist | $263,000 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $255,600 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
Most common jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $37,070 |
| Retail Salesperson | $38,470 |
| Stocker and Order Filler | $44,480 |
| Registered Nurse | $101,100 |
| Business Operations Specialist | $94,990 |
| Software Developer | $137,600 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aide | $38,900 |
| Sales Representatives of Service | $80,650 |
| Cashier | $37,620 |
| Customer Service Representative | $48,590 |
Management
- Administrative Services Manager$164,200
- Advertising and Promotions Manager$165,000
- Architectural and Engineering Manager$191,400
- Compensation and Benefits Manager$168,900
- Computer and Information Systems Manager$203,300
- Construction Manager$128,900
- Education Administrator$121,100
- Education Administrator$120,600
- Education Administrator$99,540
- Education and Childcare Administrator$69,160
- Emergency Management Director$136,900
- Entertainment and Recreation Manager$100,500
- Facilities Manager$125,800
- Financial Manager$193,400
- Food Service Manager$79,490
- Fundraising Manager$133,800
- General and Operations Manager$142,300
- Human Resources Manager$170,900
- Industrial Production Manager$146,500
- Lodging Manager$96,470
- Manager$176,000
- Marketing Manager$182,500
- Medical and Health Services Manager$137,800
- Natural Sciences Manager$141,100
- Postmaster and Mail Superintendent$96,890
- Property$101,800
- Public Relations Manager$174,300
- Purchasing Manager$180,000
- Sales Manager$181,600
- Social and Community Service Manager$101,300
- Training and Development Manager$144,400
- Transportation$135,200
Business and financial operations
- Accountant and Auditor$100,000
- Agent and Business Managers of Artist$124,000
- Budget Analyst$100,700
- Business Operations Specialist$94,990
- Buyer and Purchasing Agent$87,920
- Claims Adjuster$79,930
- Compensation$92,560
- Compliance Officer$83,580
- Cost Estimator$89,820
- Credit Analyst$81,380
- Credit Counselor$58,710
- Financial and Investment Analyst$104,500
- Financial Examiner$101,100
- Financial Risk Specialist$118,600
- Financial Specialist$88,090
- Fundraiser$78,850
- Human Resources Specialist$82,550
- Insurance Appraiser$79,110
- Insurance Underwriter$101,800
- Labor Relations Specialist$84,390
- Loan Officer$100,100
- Logistician$97,290
- Management Analyst$102,600
- Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist$99,040
- Meeting$62,320
- Personal Financial Advisor$98,740
- Project Management Specialist$116,700
- Property Appraiser and Assessor$79,110
- Tax Examiner and Collector$69,750
- Tax Preparer$65,150
- Training and Development Specialist$79,000
Computer and mathematical
- Actuary$120,400
- Computer and Information Research Scientist$134,000
- Computer Network Architect$139,200
- Computer Network Support Specialist$82,750
- Computer Occupation$160,500
- Computer Programmer$104,600
- Computer Systems Analyst$127,900
- Computer User Support Specialist$75,480
- Data Scientist$112,500
- Database Administrator$120,100
- Database Architect$162,600
- Information Security Analyst$136,700
- Network and Computer Systems Administrator$105,100
- Operations Research Analyst$127,800
- Software Developer$137,600
- Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester$123,700
- Statistician$104,100
- Web and Digital Interface Designer$98,330
- Web Developer$92,060
Architecture and engineering
- Aerospace Engineer$156,200
- Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologist and Technician$123,400
- Architect$104,100
- Architectural and Civil Drafter$79,860
- Bioengineer and Biomedical Engineer$101,100
- Calibration Technologist and Technician$58,180
- Cartographer and Photogrammetrist$86,080
- Chemical Engineer$128,100
- Civil Engineer$104,700
- Civil Engineering Technologist and Technician$59,050
- Computer Hardware Engineer$144,700
- Drafter$67,320
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologist and Technician$78,330
- Electrical and Electronics Drafter$79,530
- Electrical Engineer$119,000
- Electronics Engineer$127,300
- Engineer$131,700
- Engineering Technologist and Technician$78,080
- Environmental Engineer$107,900
- Environmental Engineering Technologist and Technician$60,740
- Health and Safety Engineer$118,600
- Industrial Engineer$108,700
- Industrial Engineering Technologist and Technician$74,160
- Landscape Architect$82,010
- Materials Engineer$125,800
- Mechanical Drafter$90,160
- Mechanical Engineer$128,200
- Mechanical Engineering Technologist and Technician$78,910
- Mining and Geological Engineer$93,100
- Petroleum Engineer$174,600
- Surveying and Mapping Technician$57,890
- Surveyor$80,970
Life, physical, and social science
- Anthropologist and Archeologist$62,410
- Atmospheric and Space Scientist$85,440
- Biological Scientist$102,100
- Biological Technician$65,140
- Chemical Technician$59,800
- Chemist$102,400
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologist$109,300
- Conservation Scientist$81,190
- Economist$121,400
- Environmental Science and Protection Technician$59,320
- Environmental Scientist and Specialist$95,780
- Epidemiologist$72,410
- Food Science Technician$59,650
- Food Scientist and Technologist$99,900
- Forensic Science Technician$87,170
- Forest and Conservation Technician$61,820
- Forester$69,010
- Geological Technician$70,280
- Geoscientist$120,500
- Hydrologic Technician$52,300
- Hydrologist$108,700
- Life$64,150
- Materials Scientist$106,700
- Microbiologist$95,980
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialist$102,100
- Occupational Health and Safety Technician$65,430
- Physical Scientist$141,000
- Physicist$166,100
- Psychologist$132,800
- School Psychologist$129,300
- Social Science Research Assistant$50,430
- Social Scientist and Related Worker$109,600
- Survey Researcher$77,500
- Urban and Regional Planner$105,900
- Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist$80,540
Community and social service
- Child$67,560
- Clergy$63,190
- Community and Social Service Specialist$57,830
- Community Health Worker$62,400
- Counselor$77,000
- Educational$67,080
- Health Education Specialist$80,060
- Healthcare Social Worker$63,480
- Marriage and Family Therapist$64,120
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$70,920
- Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$71,680
- Rehabilitation Counselor$47,840
- Religious Worker$75,460
- Social and Human Service Assistant$49,700
- Social Worker$61,870
- Substance Abuse$62,810
Legal
- Administrative Law Judge$121,400
- Judge$198,800
- Judicial Law Clerk$67,230
- Lawyer$177,400
- Legal Support Worker$72,250
- Paralegal and Legal Assistant$80,500
- Title Examiner$79,630
Educational instruction and library
- Adult Basic Education$70,130
- Anthropology and Archeology Teacher$84,570
- Archivist$59,950
- Area$79,050
- Art$70,060
- Atmospheric$85,030
- Biological Science Teacher$98,680
- Business Teacher$74,490
- Career/Technical Education Teacher$73,810
- Career/Technical Education Teacher$78,510
- Career/Technical Education Teacher$79,400
- Communications Teacher$80,440
- Computer Science Teacher$82,350
- Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teacher$137,300
- Curator$77,700
- Economics Teacher$101,200
- Education Teacher$75,040
- Educational Instruction and Library Worker$70,600
- Elementary School Teacher$76,910
- English Language and Literature Teacher$82,770
- Health Specialties Teacher$168,700
- History Teacher$81,760
- Instructional Coordinator$82,880
- Kindergarten Teacher$74,960
- Librarian and Media Collections Specialist$79,620
- Library Technician$47,180
- Mathematical Science Teacher$97,510
- Middle School Teacher$77,340
- Museum Technician and Conservator$60,110
- Nursing Instructor and Teacher$87,920
- Philosophy and Religion Teacher$73,020
- Physics Teacher$100,800
- Postsecondary Teacher$76,210
- Preschool Teacher$45,680
- Psychology Teacher$83,690
- Recreation and Fitness Studies Teacher$62,520
- Secondary School Teacher$79,230
- Self-Enrichment Teacher$45,090
- Sociology Teacher$88,500
- Special Education Teacher$80,950
- Special Education Teacher$79,310
- Special Education Teacher$76,400
- Special Education Teacher$78,450
- Special Education Teacher$79,290
- Teacher and Instructor$76,650
- Teaching Assistant$37,450
- Teaching Assistant$36,910
- Tutor$47,680
Arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media
- Art Director$99,990
- Artist and Related Worker$64,510
- Audio and Video Technician$57,970
- Broadcast Announcer and Radio Disc Jockey$63,710
- Broadcast Technician$78,050
- Camera Operator$74,990
- Coach and Scout$47,110
- Commercial and Industrial Designer$84,230
- Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner$83,000
- Craft Artist$53,680
- Designer$69,620
- Editor$78,670
- Entertainer and Performer$48,380
- Fashion Designer$99,420
- Film and Video Editor$93,600
- Fine Artist$77,100
- Floral Designer$47,140
- Graphic Designer$72,500
- Interior Designer$80,150
- Interpreter and Translator$74,850
- Media and Communication Equipment Worker$58,320
- Media and Communication Worker$78,270
- Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer$44,970
- Musician and Singer$77,400
- News Analyst$74,290
- Photographer$47,340
- Producer and Director$80,590
- Public Relations Specialist$82,930
- Set and Exhibit Designer$83,000
- Sound Engineering Technician$60,060
- Special Effects Artist and Animator$91,290
- Technical Writer$103,400
- Umpire$42,350
- Writer and Author$69,100
Healthcare practitioners and technical
- Anesthesiologist$179,200
- Athletic Trainer$64,580
- Audiologist$114,700
- Cardiologist$239,200
- Cardiovascular Technologist and Technician$92,260
- Chiropractor$84,100
- Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician$70,050
- Dental Hygienist$113,800
- Dentist$168,600
- Dermatologist$273,300
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographer$108,400
- Dietetic Technician$48,210
- Dietitian and Nutritionist$75,030
- Emergency Medical Technician$45,750
- Emergency Medicine Physician$239,200
- Exercise Physiologist$72,760
- Family Medicine Physician$255,600
- General Internal Medicine Physician$300,000
- Health Information Technologist and Medical Registrar$78,470
- Health Technologist and Technician$60,430
- Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioner$96,160
- Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Worker$82,430
- Hearing Aid Specialist$75,830
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse$75,810
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist$105,900
- Medical Records Specialist$61,240
- Neurologist$356,300
- Nuclear Medicine Technologist$118,100
- Nurse Anesthetist$216,700
- Nurse Midwive$137,600
- Nurse Practitioner$134,000
- Obstetrician and Gynecologist$239,200
- Occupational Therapist$107,500
- Ophthalmic Medical Technician$49,870
- Optician$49,750
- Optometrist$158,100
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon$360,800
- Orthotist and Prosthetist$76,720
- Paramedic$65,090
- Pediatrician$174,000
- Pharmacist$157,900
- Pharmacy Technician$50,970
- Physical Therapist$102,300
- Physician$298,600
- Physician Assistant$134,500
- Podiatrist$142,600
- Psychiatric Technician$50,100
- Psychiatrist$263,000
- Radiation Therapist$108,000
- Radiologic Technologist and Technician$98,000
- Radiologist$344,300
- Recreational Therapist$66,840
- Registered Nurse$101,100
- Respiratory Therapist$85,870
- Speech-Language Pathologist$112,100
- Surgeon$239,200
- Surgical Technologist$77,020
- Therapist$73,250
- Veterinarian$135,100
- Veterinary Technologist and Technician$56,580
Healthcare support
- Dental Assistant$49,490
- Healthcare Support Worker$47,490
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide$38,900
- Massage Therapist$60,490
- Medical Assistant$49,700
- Medical Equipment Preparer$45,490
- Medical Transcriptionist$41,020
- Nursing Assistant$49,110
- Occupational Therapy Assistant$76,980
- Orderly$44,920
- Pharmacy Aide$41,390
- Phlebotomist$48,070
- Physical Therapist Aide$42,520
- Physical Therapist Assistant$65,320
- Psychiatric Aide$47,730
- Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker$44,260
Protective service
- Animal Control Worker$61,950
- Correctional Officer and Jailer$65,660
- Crossing Guard and Flagger$35,620
- Detective and Criminal Investigator$113,300
- Fire Inspector and Investigator$88,540
- Firefighter$87,980
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$86,690
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$119,500
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$127,300
- First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Worker$75,300
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$56,200
- Forest Fire Inspector and Prevention Specialist$50,170
- Gambling Surveillance Officer and Gambling Investigator$45,610
- Lifeguard$36,620
- Parking Enforcement Worker$47,910
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$102,000
- Private Detective and Investigator$52,000
- Protective Service Worker$43,720
- Security Guard$45,420
- Transportation Security Screener$71,530
Food preparation and serving
- Bartender$37,180
- Chef and Head Cook$66,970
- Cook$38,530
- Cook$45,070
- Cook$44,370
- Cook$44,200
- Cook$49,780
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper$36,880
- Dishwasher$38,710
- Fast Food and Counter Worker$37,070
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker$52,520
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Worker$35,770
- Food Preparation Worker$39,470
- Food Server$39,850
- Host and Hostess$36,340
- Waiter and Waitress$39,650
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance
- Building Cleaning Worker$47,050
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$56,700
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping$61,410
- Grounds Maintenance Worker$50,030
- Janitor and Cleaner$38,840
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker$46,270
- Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner$38,900
- Pest Control Worker$50,110
- Pesticide Handler$50,150
- Tree Trimmer and Pruner$59,150
Personal care and service
- Amusement and Recreation Attendant$36,240
- Animal Caretaker$37,640
- Animal Trainer$44,160
- Baggage Porter and Bellhop$39,160
- Barber$61,080
- Childcare Worker$44,320
- Concierge$46,710
- Embalmer$45,300
- Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$50,580
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$57,660
- First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Worker$73,800
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$57,190
- Funeral Attendant$42,380
- Gambling Dealer$30,800
- Gambling Service Worker$38,300
- Hairdresser$36,530
- Locker Room$39,770
- Manicurist and Pedicurist$37,390
- Mortician$61,430
- Personal Care and Service Worker$35,590
- Recreation Worker$39,640
- Residential Advisor$44,670
- Skincare Specialist$54,500
- Tour and Travel Guide$43,370
- Usher$38,380
Sales and related
- Advertising Sales Agent$84,540
- Cashier$37,620
- Counter and Rental Clerk$46,900
- Demonstrator and Product Promoter$39,330
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker$115,400
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker$59,100
- Gambling Change Person and Booth Cashier$47,530
- Insurance Sales Agent$77,590
- Parts Salesperson$48,950
- Real Estate Broker$61,850
- Real Estate Sales Agent$45,100
- Retail Salesperson$38,470
- Sale and Related Worker$63,110
- Sales Engineer$140,000
- Sales Representative$136,100
- Sales Representative$81,060
- Sales Representatives of Service$80,650
- Security$66,940
- Telemarketer$47,930
- Travel Agent$58,690
Office and administrative support
- Bill and Account Collector$53,790
- Billing and Posting Clerk$58,240
- Bookkeeping$57,510
- Brokerage Clerk$60,940
- Cargo and Freight Agent$51,390
- Courier and Messenger$46,170
- Court$51,110
- Credit Authorizer$50,820
- Customer Service Representative$48,590
- Data Entry Keyer$44,910
- Desktop Publisher$77,740
- Dispatcher$55,610
- Eligibility Interviewer$60,680
- Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$68,020
- File Clerk$47,680
- Financial Clerk$61,090
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$79,120
- Hotel$38,520
- Human Resources Assistant$56,100
- Information and Record Clerk$56,150
- Insurance Claim and Policy Processing Clerk$60,440
- Interviewer$50,180
- Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$54,970
- Library Assistant$30,800
- Loan Interviewer and Clerk$59,140
- Mail Clerk and Mail Machine Operator$43,430
- Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant$47,810
- Meter Reader$67,090
- New Accounts Clerk$55,170
- Office and Administrative Support Worker$53,510
- Office Clerk$53,990
- Office Machine Operator$47,840
- Order Clerk$49,840
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$64,760
- Postal Service Clerk$61,570
- Postal Service Mail Carrier$59,880
- Postal Service Mail Sorter$58,780
- Procurement Clerk$56,430
- Production$65,080
- Proofreader and Copy Marker$55,320
- Public Safety Telecommunicator$68,620
- Receptionist and Information Clerk$43,680
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agent and Travel Clerk$45,600
- Secretary and Administrative Assistant$49,760
- Shipping$47,320
- Switchboard Operator$44,980
- Teller$46,170
- Weigher$46,160
- Word Processor and Typist$58,450
Farming, fishing, and forestry
- Agricultural Inspector$60,180
- Farmworker$42,590
- Farmworker and Laborer$38,990
- First-Line Supervisors of Farming$64,940
- Forest and Conservation Worker$36,370
Construction and extraction
- Brickmason and Blockmason$75,120
- Carpenter$64,910
- Carpet Installer$53,610
- Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$62,130
- Construction and Building Inspector$82,020
- Construction Laborer$48,760
- Derrick Operator$69,700
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer$64,260
- Earth Driller$63,760
- Electrician$63,150
- Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer$123,400
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operator$65,370
- Explosives Worker$70,200
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$83,400
- Floor Layer$47,230
- Glazier$64,080
- Hazardous Materials Removal Worker$60,260
- Helper$47,030
- Helpers--Painter$45,050
- Helpers--Pipelayer$45,030
- Highway Maintenance Worker$54,950
- Insulation Worker$51,740
- Insulation Worker$49,050
- Miscellaneous Construction and Related Worker$54,770
- Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$64,080
- Painter$58,070
- Paving$59,620
- Pipelayer$63,410
- Plasterer and Stucco Mason$49,200
- Plumber$63,900
- Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operator$59,110
- Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Worker$48,800
- Roofer$55,830
- Septic Tank Servicer and Sewer Pipe Cleaner$59,980
- Service Unit Operator$66,220
- Sheet Metal Worker$61,620
- Solar Photovoltaic Installer$53,140
- Structural Iron and Steel Worker$60,080
Installation, maintenance, and repair
- Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician$86,830
- Audiovisual Equipment Installer and Repairer$57,760
- Automotive Body and Related Repairer$60,770
- Automotive Glass Installer and Repairer$47,140
- Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic$61,960
- Avionics Technician$83,780
- Bicycle Repairer$47,860
- Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$72,800
- Coin$46,000
- Computer$47,120
- Control and Valve Installer and Repairer$58,680
- Electric Motor$63,750
- Electrical and Electronics Repairer$80,440
- Electrical and Electronics Repairer$133,300
- Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$91,090
- Electronic Equipment Installer and Repairer$62,070
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$86,800
- Heating$71,580
- Helpers--Installation$48,580
- Home Appliance Repairer$59,000
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic$76,990
- Installation$50,840
- Locksmith and Safe Repairer$48,560
- Maintenance and Repair Worker$52,450
- Maintenance Worker$63,500
- Mechanical Door Repairer$63,960
- Medical Equipment Repairer$72,230
- Millwright$83,600
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$74,420
- Motorcycle Mechanic$60,740
- Musical Instrument Repairer and Tuner$43,670
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanic$59,950
- Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairer$76,320
- Radio$61,510
- Recreational Vehicle Service Technician$59,820
- Rigger$75,960
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installer$64,020
- Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$77,570
- Telecommunications Line Installer and Repairer$70,130
- Tire Repairer and Changer$45,760
- Watch and Clock Repairer$49,990
- Wind Turbine Service Technician$74,740
Production
- Adhesive Bonding Machine Operator and Tender$51,410
- Baker$42,490
- Butcher and Meat Cutter$49,050
- Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter$52,180
- Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$50,110
- Chemical Plant and System Operator$68,590
- Coating$56,160
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$56,770
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$69,570
- Crushing$48,530
- Cutting$58,240
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setter$54,950
- Dental Laboratory Technician$61,220
- Electrical$47,220
- Extruding$50,430
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter$45,790
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$79,860
- Food and Tobacco Roasting$62,890
- Food Batchmaker$46,210
- Food Cooking Machine Operator and Tender$48,980
- Food Processing Worker$47,750
- Forging Machine Setter$60,090
- Furnace$61,500
- Furniture Finisher$49,320
- Gas Plant Operator$98,640
- Grinding$47,650
- Helpers--Production Worker$46,220
- Inspector$58,430
- Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker$59,870
- Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setter$64,790
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker$39,000
- Machinist$60,620
- Meat$48,880
- Medical Appliance Technician$55,720
- Metal Worker and Plastic Worker$53,090
- Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$46,910
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$49,000
- Molder$49,530
- Molding$43,770
- Ophthalmic Laboratory Technician$52,510
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$45,730
- Painting$57,360
- Paper Goods Machine Setter$48,940
- Petroleum Pump System Operator$101,600
- Plant and System Operator$48,550
- Plating Machine Setter$47,930
- Power Plant Operator$102,800
- Prepress Technician and Worker$53,560
- Presser$39,170
- Print Binding and Finishing Worker$47,610
- Printing Press Operator$49,210
- Production Worker$47,230
- Rolling Machine Setter$57,500
- Sawing Machine Setter$48,400
- Separating$51,180
- Sewer$48,580
- Sewing Machine Operator$45,210
- Slaughterer and Meat Packer$46,990
- Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$82,100
- Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$51,120
- Tailor$53,970
- Tool and Die Maker$69,570
- Upholsterer$42,370
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$76,150
- Welder$58,890
- Woodworking Machine Setter$45,650
Transportation and material moving
- Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor$79,260
- Aircraft Service Attendant$46,350
- Airfield Operations Specialist$81,740
- Airline Pilot$307,500
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant$38,600
- Bus Driver$59,990
- Bus Driver$66,590
- Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$41,600
- Commercial Pilot$132,800
- Conveyor Operator and Tender$40,430
- Crane and Tower Operator$77,200
- Driver/Sales Worker$46,600
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$69,250
- Flight Attendant$59,500
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$63,900
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$52,190
- Laborer and Freight$46,290
- Light Truck Driver$49,360
- Machine Feeder and Offbearer$47,020
- Material Moving Worker$65,110
- Motor Vehicle Operator$39,610
- Packer and Packager$41,350
- Parking Attendant$38,620
- Passenger Attendant$37,550
- Railroad Conductor and Yardmaster$59,790
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$61,190
- Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$43,640
- Stocker and Order Filler$44,480
- Transportation Inspector$121,400
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Denver, CO?
About $81,230 a year ($39.05 an hour): the average of the 650 jobs with official data, weighted by how many people do each one.
What are the highest paying jobs in Denver, CO?
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon ($360,800), Neurologist ($356,300), Radiologist ($344,300).
What are the most common jobs in Denver, CO?
Fast Food and Counter Worker (42,810 jobs), Retail Salesperson (40,340 jobs), Stocker and Order Filler (32,610 jobs).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.