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MBA-Relevant Salaries in Denver
What the roles MBAs target actually pay in the Denver metro area — source-labeled BLS wage benchmarks, adjusted for what it costs to live there.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) (May 2024 estimates (published April 2025)), Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO; cost-of-living from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis — Regional Price Parities by Metropolitan Statistical Area (MARPP) (2024). Occupational wage benchmarks across all workers, not MBA-specific outcomes.
- Roles benchmarked
- 18
- MBA-relevant occupations
- Median wage span
- $97,290–$203,340
- across roles
- Highest median
- $203,340
- Computer and Information Systems Managers
- Cost of living
- 105.8
- price level (U.S. = 100)
What MBA-relevant roles pay in Denver
Median wage and cost-of-living-adjusted value for each occupation. Open a role for its full percentile range and metro ranking.
| Role (occupation) | Median annual | Cost-of-living adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers SOC 11-3021 | $203,340 | $192,226 |
| Financial Managers SOC 11-3031 | $193,400 | $182,829 |
| Marketing Managers SOC 11-2021 | $182,470 | $172,496 |
| Sales Managers SOC 11-2022 | $181,580 | $171,655 |
| Human Resources Managers SOC 11-3121 | $170,940 | $161,596 |
| Industrial Production Managers SOC 11-3051 | $146,460 | $138,455 |
| General and Operations Managers SOC 11-1021 | $142,330 | $134,550 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers SOC 11-9111 | $137,760 | $130,230 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers SOC 11-3071 | $135,220 | $127,829 |
| Project Management Specialists SOC 13-1082 | $116,740 | $110,359 |
| Data Scientists SOC 15-2051 | $112,520 | $106,370 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts SOC 13-2051 | $104,480 | $98,769 |
| Management Analysts SOC 13-1111 | $102,620 | $97,011 |
| Budget Analysts SOC 13-2031 | $100,720 | $95,215 |
| Accountants and Auditors SOC 13-2011 | $100,020 | $94,553 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists SOC 13-1161 | $99,040 | $93,627 |
| Personal Financial Advisors SOC 13-2052 | $98,740 | $93,343 |
| Logisticians SOC 13-1081 | $97,290 | $91,972 |
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Cost of living and Denver pay
Nominal wages in the Denver area reflect its industry mix and cost of living. A higher headline number in an expensive metro does not automatically mean a better financial outcome — housing and everyday costs claim more of it. Each role page shows the cost-of-living-adjusted figure so you can compare purchasing power, not just headline pay.
Frequently asked questions
What do MBA-relevant roles pay in Denver?
Across the 18 MBA-relevant occupations benchmarked for the Denver metro area, median annual wages span roughly $97,290 to $203,340. These are BLS OEWS occupational wage benchmarks across all workers, not MBA-graduate-specific outcomes. The highest-median role here is Computer and Information Systems Managers at $203,340.
Is Denver an expensive place to earn these salaries?
The Denver area overall price level is 105.8 against a U.S. average of 100 — above average, so nominal wages there buy less than the headline suggests. Each role page shows the cost-of-living-adjusted figure.
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