What is the average salary in Boulder, CO?
$88,450a year
Average yearly pay across 416 jobs with official data in the Boulder, CO metro area, weighted by employment. Each job below shows its median.
- Hourly
- $42.52
- Jobs with data
- 416
- Workers counted
- 178,350
Highest paying jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Surgeon | $465,900 |
| Physician | $453,500 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $297,100 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
| Radiologist | $239,200 |
| Chief Executive | $216,400 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $211,600 |
| Natural Sciences Manager | $210,300 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $206,300 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $203,400 |
Most common jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Software Developer | $164,600 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $36,190 |
| Retail Salesperson | $38,700 |
| Business Operations Specialist | $94,040 |
| Sales Representatives of Service | $99,990 |
| Registered Nurse | $103,300 |
| Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist | $97,600 |
| Cashier | $38,520 |
| Project Management Specialist | $122,000 |
| General and Operations Manager | $152,100 |
Management
- Architectural and Engineering Manager$203,400
- Chief Executive$216,400
- Computer and Information Systems Manager$206,300
- Construction Manager$126,500
- Education Administrator$136,300
- Education Administrator$131,400
- Education Administrator$75,040
- Education and Childcare Administrator$69,900
- Entertainment and Recreation Manager$97,730
- Facilities Manager$132,700
- Financial Manager$193,000
- Food Service Manager$84,820
- Fundraising Manager$129,000
- General and Operations Manager$152,100
- Human Resources Manager$169,000
- Industrial Production Manager$162,000
- Lodging Manager$95,640
- Manager$179,100
- Marketing Manager$199,600
- Medical and Health Services Manager$138,200
- Natural Sciences Manager$210,300
- Property$103,400
- Public Relations Manager$153,400
- Purchasing Manager$160,300
- Sales Manager$201,000
- Social and Community Service Manager$100,200
- Training and Development Manager$172,600
- Transportation$142,300
Business and financial operations
- Accountant and Auditor$99,990
- Budget Analyst$102,800
- Business Operations Specialist$94,040
- Buyer and Purchasing Agent$83,480
- Claims Adjuster$103,100
- Compensation$103,300
- Compliance Officer$98,350
- Credit Analyst$97,990
- Credit Counselor$65,540
- Financial and Investment Analyst$108,100
- Financial Risk Specialist$102,400
- Financial Specialist$95,790
- Fundraiser$80,230
- Human Resources Specialist$86,200
- Loan Officer$78,250
- Logistician$100,700
- Management Analyst$131,500
- Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist$97,600
- Meeting$67,200
- Personal Financial Advisor$83,070
- Project Management Specialist$122,000
- Property Appraiser and Assessor$77,310
- Tax Preparer$65,410
- Training and Development Specialist$79,420
Computer and mathematical
- Computer and Information Research Scientist$169,400
- Computer Network Architect$156,400
- Computer Network Support Specialist$78,770
- Computer Occupation$147,600
- Computer Programmer$155,000
- Computer Systems Analyst$132,800
- Computer User Support Specialist$74,380
- Data Scientist$134,000
- Database Administrator$116,300
- Database Architect$139,200
- Information Security Analyst$155,000
- Network and Computer Systems Administrator$109,800
- Software Developer$164,600
- Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester$136,400
- Statistician$145,000
- Web and Digital Interface Designer$139,900
Architecture and engineering
- Aerospace Engineer$167,200
- Architect$104,600
- Architectural and Civil Drafter$75,200
- Bioengineer and Biomedical Engineer$129,000
- Calibration Technologist and Technician$73,100
- Cartographer and Photogrammetrist$100,100
- Chemical Engineer$125,800
- Civil Engineering Technologist and Technician$60,370
- Computer Hardware Engineer$161,700
- Drafter$74,630
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologist and Technician$77,210
- Electrical and Electronics Drafter$103,900
- Electrical Engineer$130,200
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologist and Technician$77,350
- Electronics Engineer$132,200
- Engineer$137,500
- Engineering Technologist and Technician$78,370
- Environmental Engineer$103,500
- Industrial Engineer$117,200
- Industrial Engineering Technologist and Technician$69,010
- Landscape Architect$80,240
- Materials Engineer$151,900
- Mechanical Drafter$102,700
- Mechanical Engineer$124,400
- Mechanical Engineering Technologist and Technician$84,870
- Surveying and Mapping Technician$64,570
- Surveyor$76,980
Life, physical, and social science
- Atmospheric and Space Scientist$121,900
- Biochemist and Biophysicist$140,700
- Biological Scientist$98,800
- Biological Technician$75,390
- Chemical Technician$66,960
- Chemist$105,600
- Conservation Scientist$101,400
- Economist$107,900
- Environmental Scientist and Specialist$65,260
- Forest and Conservation Technician$63,650
- Geoscientist$107,900
- Materials Scientist$126,900
- Medical Scientist$130,300
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialist$103,700
- Physical Scientist$141,300
- Physicist$104,600
- School Psychologist$143,000
- Social Scientist and Related Worker$104,800
- Urban and Regional Planner$101,700
- Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist$83,300
Community and social service
- Child$64,660
- Clergy$68,800
- Community and Social Service Specialist$56,780
- Community Health Worker$65,780
- Counselor$43,050
- Educational$75,030
- Health Education Specialist$60,070
- Healthcare Social Worker$77,820
- Marriage and Family Therapist$60,700
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$84,450
- Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$76,290
- Rehabilitation Counselor$58,770
- Social and Human Service Assistant$52,830
- Social Worker$64,250
- Substance Abuse$75,020
Legal
- Legal Support Worker$134,900
- Paralegal and Legal Assistant$66,090
- Title Examiner$75,230
Educational instruction and library
- Business Teacher$79,580
- Career/Technical Education Teacher$63,780
- Career/Technical Education Teacher$78,410
- Career/Technical Education Teacher$79,140
- Communications Teacher$77,560
- Computer Science Teacher$79,060
- Education Teacher$78,420
- Educational Instruction and Library Worker$61,450
- Elementary School Teacher$80,640
- Health Specialties Teacher$71,460
- Instructional Coordinator$100,600
- Kindergarten Teacher$79,150
- Librarian and Media Collections Specialist$81,550
- Library Technician$49,290
- Mathematical Science Teacher$78,280
- Middle School Teacher$79,830
- Philosophy and Religion Teacher$78,310
- Postsecondary Teacher$99,360
- Preschool Teacher$46,530
- Psychology Teacher$81,250
- Secondary School Teacher$81,450
- Self-Enrichment Teacher$43,450
- Special Education Teacher$80,230
- Special Education Teacher$80,920
- Special Education Teacher$80,960
- Special Education Teacher$82,140
- Teacher and Instructor$102,200
- Teaching Assistant$30,800
- Tutor$50,070
Arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media
- Art Director$107,100
- Audio and Video Technician$59,990
- Commercial and Industrial Designer$108,000
- Editor$81,090
- Entertainer and Performer$62,730
- Fashion Designer$98,680
- Floral Designer$46,030
- Graphic Designer$67,680
- Interior Designer$80,850
- Interpreter and Translator$75,060
- Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer$43,990
- Musician and Singer$134,100
- Photographer$60,930
- Producer and Director$81,500
- Public Relations Specialist$81,180
- Technical Writer$105,800
- Umpire$49,460
- Writer and Author$83,540
Healthcare practitioners and technical
- Athletic Trainer$65,110
- Audiologist$94,300
- Cardiologist$239,200
- Cardiovascular Technologist and Technician$94,190
- Chiropractor$71,840
- Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician$74,990
- Dental Hygienist$130,000
- Dentist$180,400
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographer$114,600
- Dietitian and Nutritionist$74,930
- Emergency Medical Technician$44,660
- Family Medicine Physician$297,100
- Health Technologist and Technician$63,920
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse$76,800
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist$111,000
- Medical Records Specialist$58,280
- Nurse Practitioner$138,800
- Occupational Therapist$123,500
- Ophthalmic Medical Technician$49,340
- Optician$50,840
- Optometrist$153,500
- Orthopedic Surgeon$211,600
- Paramedic$61,450
- Pharmacist$164,200
- Pharmacy Technician$51,210
- Physical Therapist$102,400
- Physician$453,500
- Physician Assistant$136,500
- Radiologic Technologist and Technician$88,330
- Radiologist$239,200
- Registered Nurse$103,300
- Respiratory Therapist$91,880
- Speech-Language Pathologist$131,600
- Surgeon$465,900
- Surgical Assistant$83,030
- Surgical Technologist$81,600
- Veterinarian$132,000
- Veterinary Technologist and Technician$51,350
Healthcare support
- Dental Assistant$58,760
- Healthcare Support Worker$45,870
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide$44,150
- Massage Therapist$71,870
- Medical Assistant$48,590
- Medical Equipment Preparer$54,110
- Medical Transcriptionist$41,300
- Nursing Assistant$49,860
- Occupational Therapy Assistant$84,860
- Orderly$44,660
- Phlebotomist$47,590
- Physical Therapist Aide$37,440
- Physical Therapist Assistant$59,250
- Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker$40,390
Protective service
- Crossing Guard and Flagger$39,370
- Detective and Criminal Investigator$103,400
- Firefighter$79,390
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$121,000
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$132,400
- First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Worker$56,890
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$54,340
- Lifeguard$35,500
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$100,100
- Protective Service Worker$47,040
- Security Guard$46,450
Food preparation and serving
- Bartender$42,520
- Chef and Head Cook$61,740
- Cook$36,250
- Cook$48,020
- Cook$42,220
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper$37,460
- Dishwasher$37,750
- Fast Food and Counter Worker$36,190
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker$52,020
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Worker$39,270
- Food Preparation Worker$39,690
- Food Server$38,930
- Host and Hostess$38,220
- Waiter and Waitress$49,870
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance
- Building Cleaning Worker$48,700
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$58,890
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping$62,330
- Grounds Maintenance Worker$31,490
- Janitor and Cleaner$42,440
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker$47,530
- Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner$39,950
- Pesticide Handler$51,270
Personal care and service
- Amusement and Recreation Attendant$37,140
- Animal Caretaker$37,720
- Animal Trainer$46,510
- Childcare Worker$43,380
- Concierge$40,140
- Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$51,820
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$60,150
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$57,130
- Hairdresser$48,120
- Manicurist and Pedicurist$38,000
- Personal Care and Service Worker$37,930
- Recreation Worker$39,260
- Residential Advisor$45,290
- Skincare Specialist$54,440
Sales and related
- Advertising Sales Agent$68,140
- Cashier$38,520
- Counter and Rental Clerk$46,960
- Demonstrator and Product Promoter$40,880
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker$136,400
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker$60,530
- Insurance Sales Agent$62,410
- Parts Salesperson$46,680
- Retail Salesperson$38,700
- Sale and Related Worker$63,510
- Sales Engineer$138,700
- Sales Representative$136,200
- Sales Representative$84,660
- Sales Representatives of Service$99,990
- Security$78,810
- Telemarketer$45,340
- Travel Agent$58,050
Office and administrative support
- Bill and Account Collector$41,580
- Billing and Posting Clerk$53,030
- Bookkeeping$57,330
- Court$61,370
- Customer Service Representative$47,830
- Data Entry Keyer$49,920
- Dispatcher$56,850
- Eligibility Interviewer$60,950
- Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$79,170
- File Clerk$46,570
- Financial Clerk$64,390
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$79,450
- Hotel$38,520
- Human Resources Assistant$59,690
- Information and Record Clerk$54,930
- Interviewer$50,380
- Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$55,590
- Library Assistant$41,340
- Loan Interviewer and Clerk$57,250
- Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant$49,890
- Office and Administrative Support Worker$53,550
- Office Clerk$59,840
- Order Clerk$49,970
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$66,140
- Postal Service Clerk$60,530
- Postal Service Mail Carrier$61,130
- Procurement Clerk$50,860
- Production$66,050
- Public Safety Telecommunicator$70,240
- Receptionist and Information Clerk$42,800
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agent and Travel Clerk$49,750
- Secretary and Administrative Assistant$51,060
- Shipping$49,200
- Teller$47,220
- Weigher$60,940
Farming, fishing, and forestry
- Farmworker$46,260
- Farmworker and Laborer$43,020
Construction and extraction
- Carpenter$59,760
- Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$60,330
- Construction and Building Inspector$80,570
- Construction Laborer$47,980
- Electrician$64,120
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$82,340
- Hazardous Materials Removal Worker$47,160
- Highway Maintenance Worker$60,580
- Miscellaneous Construction and Related Worker$54,080
- Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$71,060
- Painter$52,760
- Plumber$64,890
- Roofer$56,140
- Sheet Metal Worker$55,640
Installation, maintenance, and repair
- Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician$88,770
- Audiovisual Equipment Installer and Repairer$52,120
- Automotive Body and Related Repairer$61,570
- Automotive Glass Installer and Repairer$57,320
- Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic$63,950
- Bicycle Repairer$49,470
- Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$79,030
- Computer$56,390
- Electrical and Electronics Repairer$72,590
- Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$128,300
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$83,940
- Heating$71,080
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic$73,050
- Installation$60,410
- Maintenance and Repair Worker$57,240
- Medical Equipment Repairer$76,490
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$69,600
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanic$57,870
- Radio$50,500
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installer$66,410
- Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$77,800
- Tire Repairer and Changer$46,140
Production
- Baker$40,660
- Butcher and Meat Cutter$46,630
- Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter$50,800
- Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$51,230
- Coating$54,760
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$58,980
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$91,420
- Crushing$49,520
- Cutting$51,980
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setter$44,650
- Electrical$55,220
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$84,880
- Food Batchmaker$43,090
- Food Processing Worker$48,850
- Helpers--Production Worker$42,520
- Inspector$60,400
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker$39,430
- Machinist$63,990
- Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$47,610
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$48,970
- Molding$44,020
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$41,820
- Plant and System Operator$57,500
- Print Binding and Finishing Worker$39,530
- Printing Press Operator$48,910
- Production Worker$49,180
- Separating$53,340
- Sewing Machine Operator$43,740
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$74,270
- Welder$65,040
- Woodworking Machine Setter$49,860
Transportation and material moving
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant$39,370
- Bus Driver$60,950
- Bus Driver$66,840
- Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$41,250
- Commercial Pilot$165,800
- Driver/Sales Worker$47,150
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$61,640
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$63,810
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$48,260
- Laborer and Freight$46,730
- Light Truck Driver$49,990
- Motor Vehicle Operator$43,390
- Packer and Packager$40,490
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$66,610
- Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$49,500
- Stocker and Order Filler$45,010
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Boulder, CO?
About $88,450 a year ($42.52 an hour): the average of the 416 jobs with official data, weighted by how many people do each one.
What are the highest paying jobs in Boulder, CO?
Surgeon ($465,900), Physician ($453,500), Family Medicine Physician ($297,100).
What are the most common jobs in Boulder, CO?
Software Developer (7,130 jobs), Fast Food and Counter Worker (4,880 jobs), Retail Salesperson (4,880 jobs).
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.