Computer and Information Research Scientists Salary in Boulder, CO

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

Median annual salary $147,040 +4.4% vs national
Median hourly $70.69
10th percentile $107,480
90th percentile $200,030
Employed locally 90
National median $140,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $107,480
    25th
    $123,140
    50th (median)
    $147,040
    75th
    $176,610
    90th
    $200,030

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer and Information Research Scientists salary vs area income 143% Median Computer and Information Research Scientists salary is 43% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Computer and Information Research Scientists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $232,120
    Richmond, VA $231,930
    Washington $221,990
    Rochester, NY $204,340
    New York $197,390
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $191,880

    Nearby metros — Computer and Information Research Scientists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $232,120
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $178,120
    New Mexico $178,120
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $169,510
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $168,820
    Wisconsin $166,690

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $159,670
    Computer User Support Specialists $72,230
    Computer Network Architects $162,320
    Computer Occupations, All Other $147,590
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $109,320
    Data Scientists $121,870

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer and Information Research Scientists make per hour in Boulder?

    The median hourly wage for Computer and Information Research Scientists in Boulder, CO is $70.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $103.41 or more per hour.

    Is Boulder above or below average for Computer and Information Research Scientists salaries?

    The median Computer and Information Research Scientists salary in Boulder, CO is 4.4% above the national median of $140,910. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Computer and Information Research Scientists in Boulder?

    Entry-level Computer and Information Research Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $107,480 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $123,140.