Jobs, pay and daily life in Colorado Springs, from official statistics with source and year on every table.
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Colorado Springs is a city in Colorado with 493,540 residents. The median household earns $83,672 a year and the median rent is $1,699 a month, which is 24.4% of the median household income. It is part of the Colorado Springs, CO metropolitan area, where BLS counts 316,060 jobs.
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| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 11,470 | 1.46 | $34,420 | $30,940 | $41,490 | +10% |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 9,110 | 1.58 | $41,440 | $35,380 | $48,040 | +11% |
| Retail Salespersons | 8,820 | 1.11 | $36,060 | $31,200 | $47,880 | +2% |
| Registered Nurses | 6,800 | 0.99 | $96,140 | $77,460 | $123,250 | -1% |
| Cashiers | 5,900 | 0.94 | $35,740 | $31,230 | $47,790 | +9% |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 5,730 | 0.66 | $37,530 | $34,730 | $45,900 | +5% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 5,340 | 1.01 | $46,120 | $34,650 | $61,040 | +3% |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | 5,280 | 2.39 | $94,450 | $51,750 | $148,030 | +14% |
| Nursing Assistants | 4,910 | 1.67 | $46,120 | $38,250 | $48,360 | +9% |
| Software Developers | 4,850 | 1.41 | $134,280 | $86,540 | $207,490 | -1% |
| General and Operations Managers | 4,580 | 0.64 | $120,770 | $62,140 | $294,690 | +14% |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 4,330 | 0.94 | $46,230 | $30,800 | $78,220 | +31% |
| Office Clerks, General | 4,110 | 0.82 | $49,860 | $36,620 | $77,330 | +11% |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 3,640 | 1.29 | $61,140 | $47,470 | $77,620 | -4% |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 3,530 | 0.79 | $37,500 | $31,790 | $48,730 | +2% |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 3,480 | 1.00 | $47,010 | $35,860 | $61,550 | -1% |
| Cooks, Restaurant | 3,330 | 1.16 | $38,000 | $33,050 | $46,570 | +2% |
| Project Management Specialists | 3,200 | 1.48 | $111,740 | $65,820 | $169,840 | +9% |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 3,110 | 1.08 | $34,840 | $30,800 | $45,240 | -5% |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel | 3,060 | 1.20 | $75,830 | $40,150 | $155,620 | +8% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 1,050 | 0.77 | $192,400 | $119,420 | $285,520 | +10% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 560 | 1.24 | $183,400 | $131,590 | $261,580 | +7% |
| Sales Managers | 600 | 0.46 | $177,780 | $99,130 | $299,990 | +20% |
| Financial Managers | 710 | 0.42 | $172,680 | $117,930 | $291,350 | +4% |
| Aerospace Engineers | 990 | 7.18 | $151,980 | $117,890 | $209,180 | +13% |
| Managers, All Other | 1,280 | 1.01 | $149,120 | $93,870 | $237,600 | +5% |
| Software Developers | 4,850 | 1.41 | $134,280 | $86,540 | $207,490 | -1% |
| Computer Network Architects | 2,460 | 6.73 | $130,980 | $98,650 | $198,220 | -2% |
| Information Security Analysts | 1,000 | 2.59 | $130,880 | $92,230 | $177,330 | +1% |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 760 | 0.72 | $128,740 | $78,980 | $209,620 | +22% |
| Data Scientists | 580 | 1.08 | $127,600 | $75,300 | $195,270 | +6% |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 1,050 | 0.86 | $125,210 | $80,470 | $213,900 | +1% |
| General and Operations Managers | 4,580 | 0.64 | $120,770 | $62,140 | $294,690 | +14% |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | 850 | 4.31 | $119,330 | $86,080 | $190,420 | -8% |
| Electrical Engineers | 540 | 1.33 | $118,250 | $86,020 | $168,590 | -2% |
| Management Analysts | 1,270 | 0.69 | $117,850 | $74,830 | $165,530 | +16% |
| Construction Managers | 1,210 | 1.57 | $112,390 | $75,690 | $171,040 | -2% |
| Project Management Specialists | 3,200 | 1.48 | $111,740 | $65,820 | $169,840 | +9% |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | 1,680 | 1.90 | $110,090 | $42,900 | $162,090 | -6% |
| Mechanical Engineers | 500 | 0.83 | $109,370 | $76,700 | $164,820 | +5% |
These figures are for the whole Colorado Springs, CO metropolitan area, not the city alone.
Median pay across all occupations: $52,710 (US $50,980); unemployment 4.5% (2026M09).
| Industry (residents) ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 24.9% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 14.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 9.9% |
| Retail trade | 9.7% |
| Construction | 7.5% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 6.9% |
| Other services | 6.2% |
| Public administration | 5.9% |
| Manufacturing | 5.5% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 5.1% |
| Information | 1.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.3% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 0.7% |
| How residents get to work ⇅ | Share ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 71.4% |
| Public transit | 0.9% |
| Walk | 1.4% |
| Work from home | 15.2% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 9.4% |
Shares are of workers aged 16 and over; they describe residents, wherever they work.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $83,672 |
| Income per person | $47,059 |
| Median gross rent per month | $1,699 |
| Yearly rent as share of median household income | 24.4% |
| Median home value | $479,500 |
| Homeowners | 57.2% |
| Poverty rate | 8.8% |
| Price level of the metro area (US = 100) | 100.7 |
| Metro median pay, all occupations | $52,710 |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
State tax: Flat 4.40%.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median age | 36.0 |
| High school or higher (25+) | 94.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (25+) | 44.4% |
| Born abroad | 8.6% |
| Labour force participation (16+) | 64.5% |
Work permits are federal: see permits and first steps.
| Month ⇅ | Mean temperature (°C) ⇅ | Mean temperature (°F) ⇅ | Precipitation (mm) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -3.3 | 26 | 14 |
| Feb | -2.9 | 27 | 17 |
| Mar | 1.8 | 35 | 27 |
| Apr | 5.5 | 42 | 42 |
| May | 10.8 | 51 | 50 |
| Jun | 17.7 | 64 | 37 |
| Jul | 20.3 | 69 | 70 |
| Aug | 18.6 | 65 | 59 |
| Sep | 14.5 | 58 | 35 |
| Oct | 7.1 | 45 | 24 |
| Nov | 1.4 | 35 | 14 |
| Dec | -3.6 | 26 | 14 |
Satellite-reanalysis climatology on a grid of roughly 50 km, so it smooths local effects (hills, coast, city heat). It is not a weather-station record.
| City ⇅ | State ⇅ | Distance (straight line) ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora | CO | 58 mi | 402,452 | $93,837 | $1,932 |
| Lakewood | CO | 61 mi | 156,583 | $89,792 | $1,806 |
| Denver | CO | 62 mi | 729,019 | $92,504 | $1,870 |
| Arvada | CO | 70 mi | 122,634 | $117,348 | $1,888 |
| Thornton | CO | 73 mi | 144,187 | $103,088 | $1,895 |
| Fort Collins | CO | 117 mi | 170,229 | $85,070 | $1,690 |
| Albuquerque | NM | 280 mi | 560,333 | $71,494 | $1,227 |
| Amarillo | TX | 301 mi | 201,885 | $65,912 | $1,092 |
| Lubbock | TX | 400 mi | 264,814 | $60,895 | $1,182 |
| Salt Lake City | UT | 403 mi | 208,007 | $75,090 | $1,414 |
Straight-line distance in miles, not driving distance.
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493,540 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).
$1,699 a month (ACS 2020–2024), which is 24.4% of the median household income.
$83,672 (ACS 2020–2024, in 2024 dollars).
4.5% (BLS metro area 2026M09).
Colorado. See the state guide for minimum wage, taxes and pay.