metro Area

Salaries in Boulder, CO

Browse salary data for 404 occupations in the Boulder, CO area. The average median salary across all occupations is $75,802.

Occupations

404

Avg Median Salary

$75,802

Highest Paying

$202,270

Area Type

metro

Highest Paying Jobs in Boulder, CO

All Occupations in Boulder, CO

Sorted by median salary (highest first)

OccupationMedian SalaryEmployed
Computer and Information Systems Managers$202,2701,350
Architectural and Engineering Managers$195,790650
Natural Sciences Managers$188,360240
Sales Managers$183,880890
Financial Managers$177,910760
Database Architects$174,880260
Managers, All Other$173,4901,080
Training and Development Managers$173,13040
Marketing Managers$172,740660
Purchasing Managers$167,37070
Human Resources Managers$166,430260
Advertising and Promotions Managers$162,92040
Computer Programmers$162,530N/A
Computer Network Architects$162,3201,410
Optometrists$159,83070
Software Developers$159,6707,790
Pharmacists$157,450270
Information Security Analysts$156,410430
General and Operations Managers$147,8103,100
Public Relations Managers$147,530130
Computer and Information Research Scientists$147,04090
Physicists$144,670890
Industrial Production Managers$144,590220
Dentists, General$143,760N/A
Aerospace Engineers$143,2101,120
Computer Hardware Engineers$142,200480
Commercial Pilots$141,38030
Materials Engineers$141,320100
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$138,600630
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$137,950160
Biological Scientists, All Other$137,940180
Fundraising Managers$136,94030
Statisticians$136,670100
Physician Assistants$135,890240
Nurse Practitioners$134,670260
Sales Engineers$134,640340
Web and Digital Interface Designers$134,360430
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$133,92070
Engineers, All Other$132,300480
Computer Systems Analysts$132,290N/A
Administrative Services Managers$131,190300
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$131,060350
Medical and Health Services Managers$130,800500
Facilities Managers$128,610140
Electrical Engineers$127,670600
Speech-Language Pathologists$126,890330
Biochemists and Biophysicists$126,800360
Dental Hygienists$125,980400
Project Management Specialists$125,9602,540
Database Administrators$123,510110
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$123,350250
Veterinarians$123,060170
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$122,440120
Data Scientists$121,870650
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$118,710550
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$115,740110
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$113,790670
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers$113,39050
Chemical Engineers$113,240170
Construction Managers$110,910530
Industrial Engineers$110,710940
Mechanical Engineers$110,6501,100
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$110,600140
Network and Computer Systems Administrators$109,320800
Occupational Therapists$108,410230
Psychologists, All Other$108,380120
Operations Research Analysts$108,23060
Management Analysts$106,660780
Radiation Therapists$106,46040
Art Directors$105,750100
Budget Analysts$104,550110
Detectives and Criminal Investigators$104,40050
Financial and Investment Analysts$103,060530
Civil Engineers$102,990580
Social and Community Service Managers$102,880130
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$102,66050
Chemists$102,600470
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$101,680100
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$101,240350
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$100,580380
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$100,080140
Technical Writers$99,740280
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$99,730110
Registered Nurses$99,5303,140
Physical Therapists$98,780460
Teachers and Instructors, All Other$98,770170
Web Developers$97,930N/A
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$97,260150
Financial Specialists, All Other$97,040240
Urban and Regional Planners$96,390120
Business Operations Specialists, All Other$95,4704,090
Compliance Officers$95,380460
Lodging Managers$94,84040
Accountants and Auditors$94,4502,340
Logisticians$94,030450
Legal Support Workers, All Other$93,66080
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$92,5702,840
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$92,08050
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$91,5304,070
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$90,61060
Public Relations Specialists$90,000N/A
Respiratory Therapists$88,310110
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$86,720820
Mechanical Drafters$86,50070
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$86,330590
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$85,85030
Buyers and Purchasing Agents$85,220750
Human Resources Specialists$85,2001,580
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$84,880200
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists$84,49090
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$84,380240
Financial Risk Specialists$84,23050
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary$84,080370
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$83,550340
History Teachers, Postsecondary$83,32060
Computer Network Support Specialists$83,240290
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$82,840160
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$82,690920
Conservation Scientists$82,08070
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$81,960530
Electrical and Electronics Drafters$81,95030
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary$81,470N/A
Surveyors$80,940100
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$80,9302,130
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$80,81060
Cost Estimators$80,540210
Firefighters$80,330320
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$80,07040
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$79,960N/A
Food Service Managers$79,480140
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$79,420170
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$79,410200
Advertising Sales Agents$79,130140
Producers and Directors$79,000170
Epidemiologists$78,92050
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$78,7501,250
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$78,740110
Editors$78,700200
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$78,670220
Surgical Technologists$78,660130
Construction and Building Inspectors$78,550140
Architectural and Civil Drafters$78,280160
Special Education Teachers, Middle School$78,270140
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$78,230270
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators$78,170N/A
Landscape Architects$78,06070
Loan Officers$78,000140
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$77,9601,630
Substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors$77,720920
Training and Development Specialists$77,670580
Special Education Teachers, Preschool$77,57090
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$77,170850
Medical Equipment Repairers$76,950N/A
Historians$76,760N/A
Occupational Therapy Assistants$76,75040
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$76,610N/A
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$76,520200
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$76,51060
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$76,2701,650
Personal Financial Advisors$76,160470
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$76,030N/A
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$75,950160
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School$75,81040
Massage Therapists$75,570380
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$75,540130
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$75,420350
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$75,290160
Chiropractors$75,230100
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians$75,00060
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$74,99030
Industrial Machinery Mechanics$74,620360
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$74,610450
Interior Designers$74,110170
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$74,040N/A
Education Administrators, All Other$73,75070
Fundraisers$72,940330
Computer User Support Specialists$72,2301,660
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$71,89050
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$71,790730
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$71,640110
Paramedics$71,45080
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$70,62040
Real Estate Sales Agents$70,340N/A
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$69,740420
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$69,660400
Instructional Coordinators$68,980210
Paralegals and Legal Assistants$68,980320
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$68,4801,010
Clergy$68,23050
Public Safety Telecommunicators$68,20080
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$68,180180
Maintenance Workers, Machinery$67,77050
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$67,570390
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$67,500150
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$67,400170
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$67,040160
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$65,890290
Business Teachers, Postsecondary$65,840360
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$65,830220
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary$65,550110
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$65,520120
Graphic Designers$65,490530
Community Health Workers$65,42070
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$65,140240
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$65,040150
Chemical Technicians$64,860140
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$64,83080
Athletic Trainers$64,75050
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$64,64080
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$64,530150
Dietitians and Nutritionists$64,510N/A
Child, Family, and School Social Workers$64,290520
Sales and Related Workers, All Other$64,170510
Tax Preparers$64,170100
Healthcare Social Workers$63,890140
Social Workers, All Other$63,880150
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$63,740700
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$63,470620
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$63,370170
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$63,220250
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$62,960120
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$62,820660
Surveying and Mapping Technicians$62,660120
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers$62,65040
Electricians$62,570450
Machinists$62,440290
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers$62,39040
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$62,070160
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$61,810490
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$61,72060
Drafters, All Other$61,66040
Calibration Technologists and Technicians$61,62050
Loan Interviewers and Clerks$61,16080
Interpreters and Translators$61,02050
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$60,95040
Chefs and Head Cooks$60,720360
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$60,650780
Automotive Body and Related Repairers$60,500120
Postal Service Mail Carriers$60,440430
Office Clerks, General$60,3202,080
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$60,320180
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$60,23060
Financial Clerks, All Other$59,96050
Bus Drivers, School$59,860300
Film and Video Editors$59,86030
Sheet Metal Workers$59,830110
Physical Therapist Assistants$59,69090
Carpenters$59,610650
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$59,590230
Postal Service Clerks$59,55070
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$59,180130
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$58,950200
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$58,8201,090
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$58,80060
Highway Maintenance Workers$58,39040
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$58,2101,520
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$58,17090
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$58,130170
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$57,9901,570
Semiconductor Processing Technicians$57,63070
Medical Records Specialists$57,580130
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers$57,55070
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$57,410N/A
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$57,130120
Travel Agents$56,960100
Roofers$56,820110
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$56,71050
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$56,280470
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$56,12040
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$56,020200
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$55,860100
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$55,860210
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$54,930160
Order Clerks$54,620110
Biological Technicians$54,500170
Rehabilitation Counselors$53,78060
Insurance Sales Agents$53,670300
Painters, Construction and Maintenance$53,290180
Information and Record Clerks, All Other$53,230940
Medical Equipment Preparers$52,57080
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$52,5701,570
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers$52,57040
Procurement Clerks$52,28050
Audio and Video Technicians$52,25050
Plant and System Operators, All Other$52,21040
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$52,180180
Opticians, Dispensing$51,910110
Billing and Posting Clerks$51,850430
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$51,700100
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$51,210170
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$51,05050
Social and Human Service Assistants$50,780210
Electrical, electronic, and electromechanical assemblers, except coil winders, tapers, and finishers$50,630630
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$50,390140
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$50,140400
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$50,030960
Coaches and Scouts$50,000290
Security Guards$49,730380
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$49,65060
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49,590280
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$49,5801,610
Skincare Specialists$49,470120
Nursing Assistants$49,3901,010
Pharmacy Technicians$49,180330
Light Truck Drivers$48,990470
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$48,890500
Medical Assistants$48,740770
Parts Salespersons$48,620200
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48,60050
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$48,460790
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$48,4501,100
Dental Assistants$48,400520
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$48,29050
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$48,190310
Phlebotomists$47,890110
Photographers$47,66050
Protective Service Workers, All Other$47,600280
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$47,39040
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$47,390250
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers$47,04030
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials$47,02070
Grinding/Lapping/Polishing/Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47,020N/A
Bill and Account Collectors$47,010230
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$46,9001,220
Production Workers, All Other$46,70050
Construction Laborers$46,630580
Library Technicians$46,540190
Tour and Travel Guides$46,44070
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$46,3001,330
Customer Service Representatives$46,2302,340
Data Entry Keyers$46,230140
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$46,02040
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$45,960970
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$45,940170
Tutors$45,760360
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals$45,64070
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$45,350470
Waiters and Waitresses$45,3302,940
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$45,130200
Butchers and Meat Cutters$44,960110
File Clerks$44,78070
Animal Trainers$44,35040
Printing Press Operators$44,320180
Counter and Rental Clerks$44,300770
Driver/Sales Workers$44,290540
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44,160130
Emergency Medical Technicians$43,930140
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$43,860190
Self-Enrichment Teachers$43,8401,040
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$43,730300
Tellers$43,520360
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$43,470270
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$43,150860
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$43,040160
Floral Designers$42,99070
Childcare Workers$42,730830
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$42,400490
Home Health and Personal Care Aides$42,3601,620
Food Batchmakers$42,340630
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$42,1501,700
Helpers--Production Workers$42,04050
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$42,000100
Audiologists$41,97060
Receptionists and Information Clerks$41,6601,010
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$41,600730
Telemarketers$41,600N/A
Food Preparation Workers$41,490540
Cooks, Restaurant$41,3902,650
Tire Repairers and Changers$41,190160
Conveyor Operators and Tenders$41,140N/A
Stockers and Order Fillers$40,7701,990
Bakers$40,630380
Packers and Packagers, Hand$40,250280
Library Assistants, Clerical$40,14070
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$40,080170
Crossing Guards and Flaggers$39,77070
Sewing Machine Operators$39,760110
Print Binding and Finishing Workers$39,27060
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$39,240170
Manicurists and Pedicurists$39,220250
Parking Attendants$39,05030
Food Processing Workers, All Other$38,77060
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$38,470680
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$38,340500
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$38,140160
Retail Salespersons$37,7205,000
Recreation Workers$37,540260
Cashiers$37,1203,250
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$37,010180
Dishwashers$36,920620
Bartenders$36,8201,090
Cooks, Fast Food$36,760490
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$36,410100
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$36,400510
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$36,190590
Fast Food and Counter Workers$36,1304,510
Animal Caretakers$35,850510
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$35,55060
Amusement and Recreation Attendants$35,420680
Medical Transcriptionists$34,270160
Physical Therapist Aides$33,26040
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$33,190190
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other$30,490160
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$29,9901,350