And it comes out to $65,000, according to an analysis by Aspen Technology Labs and the Colorado Chamber Foundation. Aspen, which tracks job postings and how much they pay, said the pay rate ranked the state 12th in the nation for highest median salaries last year, up from 14th in 2024.
The number of open jobs, however, saw a 5.8% drop in postings in the fourth quarter, which was higher than the U.S. decline of 4.4%. The notable exception of the weak job market was in the aerospace and defense industries, where “hiring demand increased meaningfully,” said Michael Woodrow, Aspen’s president, in a statement. Job postings for the sector increased 47% in 2025 from 2024, while median salary came in at just under $125,000, according to Aspen data.
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