How much does a retail salesperson make in Boulder?
$38,700a year
Median yearly pay for retail salespersons in the Boulder, CO metro area. That is $18.61 an hour or $3,225 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.61
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 8 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 4,880
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,550Median: $38,700Highest 10%: $51,120
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,550 | $16.13 | |
| 25th | $36,530 | $17.56 | |
| Median | $38,700 | $18.61 | |
| 75th | $44,870 | $21.57 | |
| 90th | $51,120 | $24.58 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for retail salespersons.
| Denver, CO | $38,470 |
| Greeley, CO | $36,670 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $36,640 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $36,060 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $35,630 |
| Pueblo, CO | $35,580 |
Related jobs in Boulder
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Sales Engineer | $138,700 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker | $136,400 |
| Sales Representative | $136,200 |
| Sales Representatives of Service | $99,990 |
| Sales Representative | $84,660 |
| Security | $78,810 |
| Advertising Sales Agent | $68,140 |
| Sale and Related Worker | $63,510 |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $62,410 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker | $60,530 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a retail salesperson make an hour in Boulder?
The median hourly pay in the Boulder, CO metro area is $18.61 ($38,700 a year).
Do retail salespersons make more in Boulder than the national average?
Yes: $38,700 against $35,410 nationally, 9% more.
How does Boulder compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $37,950, so Boulder pays 2% more.
Where does Boulder rank for retail salesperson pay?
8 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a retail salesperson make starting out in Boulder?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,550 or less a year; the top 10% make $51,120 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.