When moving to a new city, it’s important to research your earning potential. Being able to enjoy the outdoor lifestyle in Denver is one of the main reasons people choose to move here. Rest assured your work – life balance will be in check in Denver. The local earning power in Denver currently ranks in the top 10 in the country!
In 2018, the typical Mile High worker earned $41,900 (according to the U.S. Census Bureau). Different than income, the study was done on wages earned. What’s the difference? Income can include interest, pensions and government assistant. Whereas, earnings are considered wages and salaries earned from working.San Jose, California took the top spot, with the typical worker earning $56,065.
Top 10 Cities for Local Earning Power
- San Jose, CA – population 1,999,107
- Median Earnings $56,065
- Men – $70,929
- Women – $42,361
- San Francisco, CA – population 4,729,484
- Median Earnings $54,114
- Men – $61,816
- Women – $47,104
- Washington/Arlington DC – population 6,251,240
- Median Earnings $50,783
- Men – $57,480
- Women – $43,413
- Seattle, WA population 3,939,363
- Median Earnings $46,857
- Men – $55,968
- Women – $38,007
- Boston/Cambridge, MA – population 4,875,390
- Median Earnings $45,904
- Men – $54,402
- Women – $38,015
- Baltimore/Columbia, MD – population 2,802,789
- Median Earnings $44,799
- Men – $51,542
- Women – $38,131
- Hartford West/East, CT population 1,206,300
- Median Earnings $43,964
- Men – $51,541
- Women – $36,649
- New York/Newark NJ/NY population 19,979,477
- Median Earnings $43,303
- Men – $50,785
- Women – $37,669
- Minneapolis-St. Paul, Bloomington MN/WI population 3,629,190
- Median Earnings $42,034
- Men – $50,038
- Women – $36,484
- Denver/Aurora/Lakewood, CO population 2,932,415
- Median Earnings $41,900
- Men – $48,627
- Women – $36,332
The Denver Metro has several occupations that pay above the median. For those who are looking for that six figure salary, you will not be disappointed!
For the complete list, click here to visit the Denver Business Journal.
