| AVERAGE SALARY BY INDUSTRY | Delta, Colorado | United States |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | $32,283 | $24,135 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | $74,338 | $62,204 |
| Construction | $27,897 | $35,300 |
| Manufacturing | $31,250 | $42,158 |
| Wholesale Trade | $68,125 | $41,714 |
| Retail Trade | $10,227 | $21,666 |
| Transportation and Warehousing | $36,005 | $40,449 |
| Utilities | $63,676 | $62,996 |
| Information | $53,125 | $48,512 |
| Finance and Insurance | $24,276 | $50,584 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | $40,577 | $36,265 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $31,189 | $59,897 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $0 | $61,392 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Services | $35,694 | $23,873 |
| Educational Services | $34,460 | $37,346 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | $25,441 | $33,234 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | $22,169 | $21,042 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | $16,051 | $14,790 |
| Other Services | $9,000 | $22,627 |
| Public Administration | $42,350 | $51,719 |