Economic Indicators
Payroll Employment
Job growth in the Colorado Springs area paralleled the state until after the recession, when the state’s job market has recovered more quickly than the area’s.
| Year | Colorado Average Wage | Colorado Springs Average Wage | Colorado Payroll Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 715 | 635 | 2214300 |
| 2001 | 730 | 661 | 2227100 |
| 2002 | 731 | 667 | 2184700 |
| 2003 | 749 | 681 | 2152600 |
| 2004 | 775 | 703 | 2179400 |
| 2005 | 800 | 721 | 2225900 |
| 2006 | 837 | 742 | 2279700 |
| 2007 | 873 | 769 | 2331100 |
| 2008 | 896 | 794 | 2350600 |
| 2009 | 901 | 811 | 2245500 |
| 2010 | 920 | 827 | 2222300 |
| 2011 | 944 | 839 | 2258600 |
| 2012 | 972 | 857 | 2312800 |
| 2013 | 963 | 845 | 2381200 |
Bureau of Labor Statistics