13 Fastest-Growing Jobs Paying More Than $100,000 a Year

13 Fastest-Growing Jobs Paying More Than $100,000 a Year

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If you have been at your job for a while and want to change careers to make more money, or you're considering which career path to take to raise a family in Colorado, you might want to check out these jobs.

Why High-Paying Careers Matter in Colorado

Colorado is notorious for being expensive. From housing to insurance, it costs a lot to live in the Centennial State of Colorado. Over the years, artificial intelligence has become more prominent, and in some cases, even taking over certain careers.

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If you want to make more money, there are numerous career paths you can take to earn well over $100,000 annually. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, these will be the fastest-growing career paths over the next decade and pay a median salary of $100,000 or more.

Fastest Growing Jobs That Pay $100k or More

  • Nurse Practitioners - Median annual wage: $132,300
  • Data Scientists - Median annual wage: $120,230
  • Medical and Health Services Managers - Median annual wage: $123,860
  • Computer and Information Research Scientists - Median annual wage: $140,300
  • Physician Assistants - Median annual wage: $135,880
  • Information Security Analysts - Median annual wage: $129,180
  • Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary - Median annual wage: $107,310
  • Computer and Information Systems Managers - Median annual wage: $175,140
  • Occupational Therapists - Median annual wage: $100,330
  • Medical Scientists - Median annual wage: $103,410
  • Industrial Engineers - Median annual wage: $102,440
  • Biochemists and Biophysicists - Median annual wage: $127,410
  • Physical Therapists - Median annual wage: $102,760

READ MORE: Is Colorado a Good State to Raise a Family in 2026?

See the full report on employment projections from 2025 to 2035 at bls.gov.

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