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HealthcareTop JobColorado Talent Pipeline Report-aligned occupation with strong annual openings, growth, and wage signals.

Physician

Diagnose, treat, and provide preventive care to individuals and families across the lifespan. May refer patients to specialists when needed for further diagnosis or treatment.

Annual openings

126

Median wage

$265,560

Typical education

First professional degree

Growth 2026–2032

+4%

Median wage source: Colorado BLS OEWS (2025).

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Typical education

First professional degree

Credential requirement

Credential requirements not reported

This job is valued in Healthcare and Public Health settings. In Public Health, you will spend much of your time on Administrative and Community-focused activities, such as providing medical and communication advice related to disease outbreaks.

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Automation exposure

Low exposure

Tasks here lean on judgement and people skills that are hard to automate.

A typical day

  1. Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
  2. Order, perform, and interpret tests and analyze records, reports, and examination information to diagnose patients' condition.
  3. Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, or examination results.
  4. Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.
  5. Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
  6. Advise patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
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