Production Occupations in Colorado — GUPPI +6.2%
What is the wage premium for Production Occupations in Colorado?
Colorado pays $49,710/year for Production Occupations (BLS OEWS May 2025) — +6.2% above the national employment-weighted average of $46,816. Gera Sector GUPPI: +6.2%. Updated annually from BLS OEWS.
Gera US Sector Pay Premium Index
Colorado ranks #7 of 51 states for Production Occupations pay. National employment-weighted average: $46,816.
How this is calculatedState median
$49,710
BLS OEWS May 2025
National avg
$46,816
Emp-weighted mean
State rank
#7
of 51 states
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does Production Occupations pay in Colorado?
- The BLS OEWS May 2025 annual median wage for Production Occupations in Colorado is $49,710. This is the midpoint across all occupations in the Production Occupations sector (SOC 510000).
- Is Colorado a high-paying state for Production Occupations?
- Colorado pays +6.2% above the national average for Production Occupations (GUPPI +6.2%). Yes — employers in Colorado pay a meaningful premium in this sector.
- How does Colorado rank for Production Occupations pay?
- Colorado ranks #7 of 51 states for Production Occupations based on the Gera Sector GUPPI (+6.2%). The top-ranked state is District of Columbia (GUPPI +27.6%, median $59,750).
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Data source
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — Major Group Rollups · May 2025 state estimates (major-group rollup) · Public domain (U.S. federal government work)
GUPPI computed by GeraJobs. Last updated: 2026-06-20. Full methodology · ← All sectors