What is the average salary in Fort Collins, CO?

$68,860a year

Average yearly pay across 424 jobs with official data in the Fort Collins-Loveland, CO metro area, weighted by employment. Each job below shows its median.

Hourly: $33.11
Jobs with data: 424
Workers counted: 149,580

Highest paying jobs

Median yearly pay.

Physician	$298,300
Dermatologist	$239,200
Family Medicine Physician	$231,800
Sales Manager	$198,600
Computer and Information Systems Manager	$195,200
Marketing Manager	$189,700
Dentist	$180,200
Financial Manager	$175,900
Architectural and Engineering Manager	$175,400
Purchasing Manager	$171,300

Most common jobs

Median yearly pay.

Fast Food and Counter Worker	$34,850
Retail Salesperson	$36,640
Cashier	$35,980
Stocker and Order Filler	$40,280
Waiter and Waitress	$47,360
General and Operations Manager	$105,800
Business Operations Specialist	$84,840
Home Health and Personal Care Aide	$38,650
Janitor and Cleaner	$37,890
Office Clerk	$55,960

Management

Administrative Services Manager$146,600
Architectural and Engineering Manager$175,400
Computer and Information Systems Manager$195,200
Construction Manager$106,000
Education Administrator$131,600
Education Administrator$107,300
Education and Childcare Administrator$61,960
Entertainment and Recreation Manager$91,730
Facilities Manager$121,600
Financial Manager$175,900
Food Service Manager$78,930
Fundraising Manager$143,800
General and Operations Manager$105,800
Human Resources Manager$156,800
Industrial Production Manager$136,600
Lodging Manager$85,160
Manager$166,600
Marketing Manager$189,700
Medical and Health Services Manager$129,200
Natural Sciences Manager$152,700
Property$88,400
Public Relations Manager$134,400
Purchasing Manager$171,300
Sales Manager$198,600
Social and Community Service Manager$93,590
Transportation$144,900

Business and financial operations

Accountant and Auditor$89,340
Budget Analyst$95,860
Business Operations Specialist$84,840
Buyer and Purchasing Agent$79,800
Claims Adjuster$74,240
Compensation$86,340
Compliance Officer$87,530
Cost Estimator$89,540
Credit Analyst$77,550
Credit Counselor$53,800
Financial and Investment Analyst$101,600
Financial Examiner$99,940
Financial Risk Specialist$119,500
Financial Specialist$92,330
Fundraiser$70,990
Human Resources Specialist$78,520
Loan Officer$98,450
Logistician$84,370
Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist$74,240
Meeting$58,660
Personal Financial Advisor$66,410
Project Management Specialist$101,300
Property Appraiser and Assessor$79,690
Training and Development Specialist$59,140

Computer and mathematical

Computer Network Architect$131,700
Computer Network Support Specialist$83,430
Computer Occupation$121,600
Computer Systems Analyst$126,900
Computer User Support Specialist$71,490
Data Scientist$111,300
Database Administrator$128,800
Database Architect$133,000
Information Security Analyst$133,900
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$103,800
Software Developer$134,000
Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester$105,300
Statistician$134,300
Web and Digital Interface Designer$93,130
Web Developer$75,870

Architecture and engineering

Aerospace Engineer$132,800
Architect$100,800
Architectural and Civil Drafter$63,930
Calibration Technologist and Technician$63,660
Cartographer and Photogrammetrist$82,490
Chemical Engineer$139,200
Civil Engineer$94,720
Civil Engineering Technologist and Technician$57,720
Computer Hardware Engineer$169,000
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologist and Technician$90,660
Electrical and Electronics Drafter$82,400
Electrical Engineer$125,600
Electronics Engineer$130,500
Engineer$129,900
Engineering Technologist and Technician$66,770
Environmental Engineer$100,500
Environmental Engineering Technologist and Technician$48,500
Industrial Engineer$131,900
Industrial Engineering Technologist and Technician$65,060
Landscape Architect$73,490
Materials Engineer$94,700
Mechanical Engineer$102,800
Mechanical Engineering Technologist and Technician$76,290
Surveying and Mapping Technician$60,890
Surveyor$76,880

Life, physical, and social science

Atmospheric and Space Scientist$111,000
Biochemist and Biophysicist$84,490
Biological Scientist$98,800
Biological Technician$55,700
Chemical Technician$66,200
Chemist$83,340
Clinical and Counseling Psychologist$54,590
Conservation Scientist$84,820
Economist$121,400
Environmental Science and Protection Technician$61,210
Environmental Scientist and Specialist$96,030
Forest and Conservation Technician$58,450
Forester$66,110
Geoscientist$94,300
Life$56,590
Life Scientist$51,850
Medical Scientist$66,420
Occupational Health and Safety Specialist$95,990
Occupational Health and Safety Technician$56,640
Physical Scientist$118,600
Psychologist$139,500
School Psychologist$87,740
Social Scientist and Related Worker$82,430
Soil and Plant Scientist$67,330
Urban and Regional Planner$98,660
Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist$84,240

Community and social service

Child$62,140
Clergy$69,940
Community and Social Service Specialist$50,550
Community Health Worker$58,760
Educational$65,720
Healthcare Social Worker$61,390
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$68,020
Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$69,590
Rehabilitation Counselor$63,620
Social and Human Service Assistant$46,870
Social Worker$74,370
Substance Abuse$71,120

Legal

Educational instruction and library

Art$66,150
Business Teacher$78,210
Career/Technical Education Teacher$63,590
Career/Technical Education Teacher$80,790
Chemistry Teacher$105,700
Computer Science Teacher$107,900
Economics Teacher$138,500
Education Teacher$54,120
Educational Instruction and Library Worker$60,550
Elementary School Teacher$62,930
English Language and Literature Teacher$61,570
Health Specialties Teacher$105,800
Instructional Coordinator$82,250
Kindergarten Teacher$61,600
Librarian and Media Collections Specialist$69,850
Library Technician$46,320
Mathematical Science Teacher$82,240
Middle School Teacher$68,930
Nursing Instructor and Teacher$87,380
Postsecondary Teacher$83,210
Preschool Teacher$44,260
Psychology Teacher$82,790
Secondary School Teacher$78,760
Self-Enrichment Teacher$43,280
Special Education Teacher$61,980
Special Education Teacher$61,420
Special Education Teacher$63,790
Special Education Teacher$63,330
Teacher and Instructor$76,860
Teaching Assistant$30,800
Tutor$46,690

Arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media

Art Director$112,100
Artist and Related Worker$92,720
Coach and Scout$46,590
Editor$76,270
Entertainer and Performer$53,020
Fine Artist$53,790
Floral Designer$35,030
Graphic Designer$62,060
Interior Designer$76,800
Interpreter and Translator$64,260
Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer$43,760
Photographer$62,550
Producer and Director$64,990
Public Relations Specialist$77,010
Technical Writer$93,700
Writer and Author$102,600

Healthcare practitioners and technical

Audiologist$74,340
Cardiovascular Technologist and Technician$83,130
Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician$63,690
Dental Hygienist$106,700
Dentist$180,200
Dermatologist$239,200
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer$105,900
Dietitian and Nutritionist$74,530
Emergency Medical Technician$48,220
Family Medicine Physician$231,800
Health Technologist and Technician$51,480
Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioner$125,300
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse$68,240
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist$103,100
Medical Records Specialist$55,670
Nurse Practitioner$130,300
Occupational Therapist$102,600
Ophthalmic Medical Technician$44,570
Optician$47,360
Optometrist$163,200
Paramedic$64,680
Pharmacist$149,400
Pharmacy Technician$49,650
Physical Therapist$86,840
Physician$298,300
Physician Assistant$134,300
Radiologic Technologist and Technician$84,000
Registered Nurse$97,600
Respiratory Therapist$83,880
Speech-Language Pathologist$102,800
Surgical Technologist$67,920
Veterinarian$112,500
Veterinary Technologist and Technician$49,030

Healthcare support

Dental Assistant$48,080
Healthcare Support Worker$48,380
Home Health and Personal Care Aide$38,650
Massage Therapist$61,770
Medical Assistant$46,810
Medical Equipment Preparer$51,360
Medical Transcriptionist$43,360
Nursing Assistant$45,970
Occupational Therapy Assistant$71,570
Orderly$41,120
Phlebotomist$46,980
Physical Therapist Assistant$60,970
Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker$36,920

Protective service

Detective and Criminal Investigator$103,100
Firefighter$99,930
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$120,600
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$131,100
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$46,870
Forest Fire Inspector and Prevention Specialist$42,160
Lifeguard$34,580
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$96,740
Private Detective and Investigator$62,520
Protective Service Worker$42,690
Security Guard$43,320

Food preparation and serving

Bartender$46,290
Chef and Head Cook$61,090
Cook$35,230
Cook$39,770
Cook$38,370
Cook$32,630
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper$36,970
Dishwasher$35,800
Fast Food and Counter Worker$34,850
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker$47,150
Food Preparation and Serving Related Worker$35,050
Food Preparation Worker$36,510
Food Server$37,080
Host and Hostess$34,890
Waiter and Waitress$47,360

Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance

Building Cleaning Worker$46,740
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$54,680
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping$60,640
Grounds Maintenance Worker$41,460
Janitor and Cleaner$37,890
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker$44,370
Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner$36,850
Pest Control Worker$49,460
Pesticide Handler$43,560
Tree Trimmer and Pruner$50,350

Personal care and service

Amusement and Recreation Attendant$33,920
Animal Caretaker$35,860
Childcare Worker$36,420
Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$48,430
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$56,490
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$48,520
Hairdresser$41,230
Manicurist and Pedicurist$36,790
Personal Care and Service Worker$38,900
Recreation Worker$37,930
Residential Advisor$52,190
Skincare Specialist$55,970
Tour and Travel Guide$44,830
Usher$34,730

Sales and related

Advertising Sales Agent$56,080
Cashier$35,980
Counter and Rental Clerk$46,960
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker$101,200
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker$56,550
Insurance Sales Agent$56,730
Parts Salesperson$47,660
Real Estate Broker$99,020
Real Estate Sales Agent$79,380
Retail Salesperson$36,640
Sale and Related Worker$53,640
Sales Engineer$151,500
Sales Representative$96,270
Sales Representative$75,190
Sales Representatives of Service$77,320
Security$65,870
Travel Agent$56,570

Office and administrative support

Bill and Account Collector$50,630
Billing and Posting Clerk$49,240
Bookkeeping$53,310
Courier and Messenger$42,490
Court$37,170
Customer Service Representative$42,920
Data Entry Keyer$43,640
Dispatcher$49,250
Eligibility Interviewer$59,520
Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$61,160
File Clerk$44,090
Financial Clerk$56,950
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$73,740
Hotel$35,580
Human Resources Assistant$50,800
Information and Record Clerk$51,650
Interviewer$49,430
Loan Interviewer and Clerk$58,890
Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant$45,190
Office and Administrative Support Worker$46,000
Office Clerk$55,960
Order Clerk$50,420
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$67,710
Postal Service Clerk$61,570
Postal Service Mail Carrier$62,070
Procurement Clerk$53,080
Production$58,180
Public Safety Telecommunicator$72,880
Receptionist and Information Clerk$40,700
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agent and Travel Clerk$46,880
Secretary and Administrative Assistant$47,130
Shipping$45,760
Teller$46,000
Weigher$46,760

Farming, fishing, and forestry

Farmworker$37,460
Farmworker and Laborer$38,100
First-Line Supervisors of Farming$63,420

Construction and extraction

Brickmason and Blockmason$67,110
Carpenter$58,310
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$58,890
Construction and Building Inspector$78,080
Construction Laborer$47,550
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer$61,120
Electrician$61,410
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$78,670
Glazier$60,190
Hazardous Materials Removal Worker$56,160
Helpers--Brickmason$51,700
Highway Maintenance Worker$54,950
Insulation Worker$49,320
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$64,650
Painter$48,900
Paperhanger$58,550
Paving$62,900
Pipelayer$59,810
Plumber$60,610
Roofer$48,610
Sheet Metal Worker$52,640
Structural Iron and Steel Worker$62,670

Installation, maintenance, and repair

Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician$83,260
Automotive Body and Related Repairer$56,490
Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic$61,610
Bicycle Repairer$45,220
Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$64,160
Computer$52,240
Control and Valve Installer and Repairer$71,590
Electrical and Electronics Repairer$69,230
Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$114,800
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$81,070
Heating$66,290
Helpers--Installation$46,010
Home Appliance Repairer$58,820
Industrial Machinery Mechanic$72,190
Installation$48,880
Maintenance and Repair Worker$53,290
Mechanical Door Repairer$63,510
Medical Equipment Repairer$68,490
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$72,470
Motorcycle Mechanic$58,890
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanic$48,490
Recreational Vehicle Service Technician$50,430
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installer$49,790
Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$66,040
Telecommunications Line Installer and Repairer$76,070
Tire Repairer and Changer$43,830

Production

Baker$37,960
Butcher and Meat Cutter$47,080
Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter$48,070
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$50,900
Coating$49,260
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$51,590
Crushing$44,220
Cutting$48,390
Dental Laboratory Technician$49,040
Electrical$48,650
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$80,700
Food Batchmaker$37,570
Food Processing Worker$44,960
Helpers--Production Worker$42,850
Inspector$56,740
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker$36,800
Machinist$61,500
Metal Worker and Plastic Worker$49,210
Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$45,410
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$43,260
Molding$58,730
Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$79,800
Plant and System Operator$70,820
Printing Press Operator$45,790
Production Worker$46,840
Sawing Machine Setter$45,410
Separating$49,620
Sewing Machine Operator$42,040
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$73,330
Welder$59,660

Transportation and material moving

Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant$37,430
Bus Driver$52,480
Bus Driver$51,070
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$36,580
Commercial Pilot$145,200
Driver/Sales Worker$45,120
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$63,630
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$60,380
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$57,140
Laborer and Freight$41,400
Light Truck Driver$47,510
Material Moving Worker$61,730
Motor Vehicle Operator$36,930
Packer and Packager$39,350
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$56,020
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$37,460
Stocker and Order Filler$40,280

Frequently asked questions

What is the average salary in Fort Collins, CO?

About $68,860 a year ($33.11 an hour): the average of the 424 jobs with official data, weighted by how many people do each one.

What are the highest paying jobs in Fort Collins, CO?

Physician ($298,300), Dermatologist ($239,200), Family Medicine Physician ($231,800).

What are the most common jobs in Fort Collins, CO?

Fast Food and Counter Worker (5,770 jobs), Retail Salesperson (5,400 jobs), Cashier (3,670 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.