How much does a counselor make in Boulder?
$43,050a year
Median yearly pay for counselors in the Boulder, CO metro area. That is $20.70 an hour or $3,588 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.70
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among cities
- 91 of 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,050Median: $43,050Highest 10%: $77,640
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,050 | $20.70 | |
| 25th | $43,050 | $20.70 | |
| Median | $43,050 | $20.70 | |
| 75th | $68,310 | $32.84 | |
| 90th | $77,640 | $37.33 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for counselors.
| Denver, CO | $77,000 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $66,910 |
Related jobs in Boulder
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $84,450 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $77,820 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $76,290 |
| Educational | $75,030 |
| Substance Abuse | $75,020 |
| Community Health Worker | $65,780 |
| Child | $64,660 |
| Social Worker | $64,250 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $60,700 |
| Community and Social Service Specialist | $56,780 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a counselor make an hour in Boulder?
The median hourly pay in the Boulder, CO metro area is $20.70 ($43,050 a year).
Do counselors make more in Boulder than the national average?
No: $43,050 against $50,860 nationally, 15% less.
How does Boulder compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $66,680, so Boulder pays 35% less.
Where does Boulder rank for counselor pay?
91 of 100 metro areas with data.
How much does a counselor make starting out in Boulder?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,050 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,640 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.