May 2025 OEWS · Colorado
Highest-paying jobs in Boulder, CO
All-occupations median
$69,580
- 10th percentile
- $37,590
- 25th percentile
- $46,860
- Median
- $69,580
- 75th percentile
- $110,430
- 90th percentile
- $169,890
- Mean
- $91,760
Annual wage from the May 2025 OEWS estimates.
Employment across all occupations: 192,390.
The 2024 all-items regional price parity for this metro is 105.202, with the United States at 100. Compare prices.
Highest published annual medians
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surgeons, All Other | 50 | $215,640 | $465,940 | $517,850 |
| Physicians, All Other | 110 | $173,990 | $453,460 | $474,550 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | 230 | $99,570 | $297,070 | $357,220 |
| Chief Executives | 110 | $167,940 | $216,400 | $322,220 |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | 130 | $180,610 | $211,600 | $623,890 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 310 | $128,020 | $210,340 | $316,640 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 1,220 | $132,210 | $206,260 | $314,480 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 680 | $146,600 | $203,420 | $268,670 |
| Sales Managers | 740 | $123,240 | $200,970 | $329,830 |
| Marketing Managers | 630 | $127,620 | $199,570 | $308,050 |
| Financial Managers | 700 | $120,650 | $192,970 | $393,650 |
| Dentists, General | 140 | $86,480 | $180,440 | $224,410 |
| Managers, All Other | 1,020 | $110,590 | $179,090 | $287,370 |
| Training and Development Managers | 40 | $103,570 | $172,640 | $268,730 |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | 90 | $121,850 | $169,400 | $215,090 |
| Human Resources Managers | 260 | $104,900 | $169,000 | $304,440 |
| Aerospace Engineers | 800 | $103,320 | $167,160 | $210,410 |
| Commercial Pilots | 40 | $32,140 | $165,780 | $250,680 |
| Software Developers | 7,130 | $102,880 | $164,560 | $235,660 |
| Pharmacists | 250 | $133,200 | $164,240 | $187,680 |
| Industrial Production Managers | 230 | $95,040 | $162,040 | $233,670 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | 650 | $100,390 | $161,720 | $216,650 |
| Purchasing Managers | 90 | $128,650 | $160,290 | $245,870 |
| Computer Network Architects | 2,000 | $106,470 | $156,360 | $216,210 |
| Computer Programmers | Not available | $75,780 | $155,030 | $199,830 |
| Information Security Analysts | 520 | $100,710 | $154,990 | $214,290 |
| Optometrists | 60 | $85,160 | $153,500 | $214,820 |
| Public Relations Managers | 140 | $78,740 | $153,370 | $270,280 |
| General and Operations Managers | 2,750 | $70,760 | $152,100 | $344,870 |
| Materials Engineers | 210 | $99,880 | $151,940 | $200,310 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | 1,120 | $79,810 | $147,590 | $207,810 |
| Statisticians | 100 | $79,310 | $144,990 | $180,500 |
| School Psychologists | 110 | $107,800 | $143,020 | $170,600 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | 150 | $99,880 | $142,270 | $218,210 |
| Physical Scientists, All Other | Not available | $97,200 | $141,320 | $195,190 |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | 390 | $84,210 | $140,710 | $219,170 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | 360 | $75,850 | $139,900 | $209,470 |
| Database Architects | 150 | $101,720 | $139,160 | $227,570 |
| Nurse Practitioners | 300 | $74,510 | $138,820 | $175,700 |
| Sales Engineers | 350 | $79,330 | $138,720 | $210,000 |
Occupations with an hourly median only
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Musicians and Singers | 60 | $29.84 | $64.45 | $65.72 |
| Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other | 50 | $23.57 | $30.16 | $38.53 |
Largest occupations
Questions this page answers
What is the median wage in Boulder, CO?
Across all occupations, the May 2025 median annual wage in Boulder, CO is $69,580. Employment is 192,390.
Which published occupation has the highest median in Boulder, CO?
Surgeons, All Other has the highest published annual median on this list, $465,940, in the May 2025 OEWS estimates for Boulder, CO.