How much does a social worker make in Boulder?
$64,250a year
Median yearly pay for social workers in the Boulder, CO metro area. That is $30.89 an hour or $5,354 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.89
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among cities
- 138 of 224
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,680Median: $64,250Highest 10%: $85,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,680 | $23.88 | |
| 25th | $59,880 | $28.79 | |
| Median | $64,250 | $30.89 | |
| 75th | $76,100 | $36.59 | |
| 90th | $85,700 | $41.20 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for social workers.
| Fort Collins, CO | $74,370 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $67,260 |
| Denver, CO | $61,870 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $61,350 |
| Greeley, CO | $57,750 |
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Salaries for every job in Boulder, COFrequently asked questions
How much does a social worker make an hour in Boulder?
The median hourly pay in the Boulder, CO metro area is $30.89 ($64,250 a year).
Do social workers make more in Boulder than the national average?
No: $64,250 against $71,900 nationally, 11% less.
How does Boulder compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $61,610, so Boulder pays 4% more.
Where does Boulder rank for social worker pay?
138 of 224 metro areas with data.
How much does a social worker make starting out in Boulder?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,680 or less a year; the top 10% make $85,700 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.