Chief Executives Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $216,400 +4.8% vs national
Median hourly $104.04
10th percentile $167,940
90th percentile $322,220
Employed locally 110
National median $206,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $167,940
    25th
    $213,440
    50th (median)
    $216,400
    75th
    $322,220
    90th
    $322,220

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Chief Executives salary vs area income 211% Median Chief Executives salary is 111% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Chief Executives

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Medford, OR $615,500
    Midland, MI $587,950
    Midland, TX $389,330
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $388,060
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $381,330
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $375,810

    Nearby metros — Chief Executives salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $375,810
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $370,000
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $329,030
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $309,450
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $288,690
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $288,150

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$147,810
    Computer and Information Systems Managers$202,270
    Managers, All Other$173,490
    Sales Managers$183,880
    Financial Managers$177,910
    Marketing Managers$172,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chief Executives make per hour in Boulder?

    The median hourly wage for Chief Executives in Boulder, CO is $104.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $154.91 or more per hour.

    Is Boulder above or below average for Chief Executives salaries?

    The median Chief Executives salary in Boulder, CO is 4.8% above the national median of $206,420. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Chief Executives in Boulder?

    Entry-level Chief Executives (10th percentile) earn around $167,940 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $213,440.