How much does a physician make in Boulder?
$453,500a year
Median yearly pay for physicians in the Boulder, CO metro area. That is $218.01 an hour or $37,790 a month.
- Hourly
- $218.01
- Vs. national median
- +71%
- Rank among cities
- 6 of 340
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $174,000Median: $453,500Highest 10%: $474,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $174,000 | $83.65 | |
| 25th | $264,900 | $127.37 | |
| Median | $453,500 | $218.01 | |
| 75th | $472,700 | $227.24 | |
| 90th | $474,600 | $228.15 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for physicians.
| Grand Junction, CO | $348,700 |
| Denver, CO | $298,600 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $298,300 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $282,900 |
Related jobs in Boulder
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Surgeon | $465,900 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $297,100 |
| Radiologist | $239,200 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $211,600 |
| Dentist | $180,400 |
| Pharmacist | $164,200 |
| Optometrist | $153,500 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $138,800 |
| Physician Assistant | $136,500 |
| Veterinarian | $132,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician make an hour in Boulder?
The median hourly pay in the Boulder, CO metro area is $218.01 ($453,500 a year).
Do physicians make more in Boulder than the national average?
Yes: $453,500 against $265,900 nationally, 71% more.
How does Boulder compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $298,300, so Boulder pays 52% more.
Where does Boulder rank for physician pay?
6 of 340 metro areas with data.
How much does a physician make starting out in Boulder?
The lowest-paid 10% make $174,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $474,600 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.