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Careers in Fort Collins-Loveland, CO

Part of Colorado.

Fort Collins-Loveland, CO’s regional price level is above the national average (index 101.128, where 100 = U.S. average, 2024 BEA data).

Unemployment rate: 3.6% · 194,301 people employed (2026-06, BLS LAUS, not seasonally adjusted).

Highest-Paying Careers

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  1. 1Physicians, All Other$298,320
  2. 2Family Medicine Physicians$231,750
  3. 3Sales Managers$198,550
  4. 4Computer and Information Systems Managers$195,190
  5. 5Marketing Managers$189,690

Largest Occupations

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  1. 1Fast Food and Counter Workers5,770 employed
  2. 2Retail Salespersons5,400 employed
  3. 3Cashiers3,670 employed
  4. 4Stockers and Order Fillers2,810 employed
  5. 5Waiters and Waitresses2,740 employed

Highest Concentration

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  1. 1Conservation Scientists23.08× national avg
  2. 2Atmospheric and Space Scientists22.99× national avg
  3. 3Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists17.91× national avg
  4. 4Soil and Plant Scientists12.98× national avg
  5. 5Microbiologists9.50× national avg

Best Purchasing Power

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cost-of-living adjusted

  1. 1Physicians, All Other$294,992
  2. 2Family Medicine Physicians$229,165
  3. 3Sales Managers$196,335
  4. 4Computer and Information Systems Managers$193,013
  5. 5Marketing Managers$187,574

Sources

Wage and employment data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities. Unemployment rate: BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS). Opportunity Score isn’t available at the metro level yet — see Colorado state page.