How much does a chief executive make in Boulder?
$216,400a year
Median yearly pay for chief executives in the Boulder, CO metro area. That is $104.04 an hour or $18,030 a month.
- Hourly
- $104.04
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 105 of 317
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $167,900Median: $216,400Highest 10%: $322,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $167,900 | $80.74 | |
| 25th | $213,400 | $102.62 | |
| Median | $216,400 | $104.04 | |
| 75th | $322,200 | $154.91 | |
| 90th | $322,200 | $154.91 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for chief executives.
| Colorado Springs, CO | $224,000 |
Related jobs in Boulder
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Natural Sciences Manager | $210,300 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $206,300 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $203,400 |
| Sales Manager | $201,000 |
| Marketing Manager | $199,600 |
| Financial Manager | $193,000 |
| Manager | $179,100 |
| Human Resources Manager | $169,000 |
| Industrial Production Manager | $162,000 |
| Purchasing Manager | $160,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chief executive make an hour in Boulder?
The median hourly pay in the Boulder, CO metro area is $104.04 ($216,400 a year).
Do chief executives make more in Boulder than the national average?
Yes: $216,400 against $214,000 nationally, 1% more.
How does Boulder compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $213,400, so Boulder pays 1% more.
Where does Boulder rank for chief executive pay?
105 of 317 metro areas with data.
How much does a chief executive make starting out in Boulder?
The lowest-paid 10% make $167,900 or less a year; the top 10% make $322,200 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.