How much does a manager make in Boulder?
$179,100a year
Median yearly pay for managers in the Boulder, CO metro area. That is $86.10 an hour or $14,920 a month.
- Hourly
- $86.10
- Vs. national median
- +26%
- Rank among cities
- 4 of 381
- Jobs in the area
- 1,020
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $110,600Median: $179,100Highest 10%: $287,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $110,600 | $53.17 | |
| 25th | $148,700 | $71.50 | |
| Median | $179,100 | $86.10 | |
| 75th | $228,200 | $109.72 | |
| 90th | $287,400 | $138.16 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for managers.
| Denver, CO | $176,000 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $166,600 |
| Greeley, CO | $159,900 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $149,100 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $143,600 |
| Pueblo, CO | $140,000 |
Related jobs in Boulder
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chief Executive | $216,400 |
| 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 |
| Human Resources Manager | $169,000 |
| Industrial Production Manager | $162,000 |
| Purchasing Manager | $160,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a manager make an hour in Boulder?
The median hourly pay in the Boulder, CO metro area is $86.10 ($179,100 a year).
Do managers make more in Boulder than the national average?
Yes: $179,100 against $141,900 nationally, 26% more.
How does Boulder compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $171,100, so Boulder pays 5% more.
Where does Boulder rank for manager pay?
4 of 381 metro areas with data.
How much does a manager make starting out in Boulder?
The lowest-paid 10% make $110,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $287,400 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.