Career Atlas USA

Careers in Pueblo, CO

Part of Colorado.

Pueblo, CO’s regional price level is below the national average (index 91.762, where 100 = U.S. average, 2024 BEA data).

Unemployment rate: 5.6% · 66,472 people employed (2026-06, BLS LAUS, not seasonally adjusted).

Highest-Paying Careers

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  1. 1Physicians, All Other$311,190
  2. 2Family Medicine Physicians$256,480
  3. 3Dentists, General$172,680
  4. 4Sales Managers$166,160
  5. 5Financial Managers$161,570

Largest Occupations

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  1. 1Fast Food and Counter Workers2,160 employed
  2. 2Home Health and Personal Care Aides2,130 employed
  3. 3Registered Nurses2,040 employed
  4. 4Retail Salespersons1,950 employed
  5. 5Cashiers1,710 employed

Highest Concentration

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  1. 1Plant and System Operators, All Other10.46× national avg
  2. 2Information and Record Clerks, All Other5.40× national avg
  3. 3Court, Municipal, and License Clerks5.00× national avg
  4. 4Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary4.78× national avg
  5. 5Correctional Officers and Jailers4.01× national avg

Best Purchasing Power

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cost-of-living adjusted

  1. 1Physicians, All Other$339,127
  2. 2Family Medicine Physicians$279,506
  3. 3Dentists, General$188,182
  4. 4Sales Managers$181,077
  5. 5Financial Managers$176,075

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.