Computer Programmers Salary in Boulder, CO

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

Median annual salary $162,530 +64.7% vs national
Median hourly $78.14
10th percentile $73,490
90th percentile $193,790
National median $98,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $73,490
    25th
    $73,490
    50th (median)
    $162,530
    75th
    $193,790
    90th
    $193,790

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Programmers salary vs area income 158% Median Computer Programmers salary is 58% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Computer Programmers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $167,970
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $159,250
    Washington $158,820
    Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR $136,880
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $133,560
    Bend, OR $132,590

    Nearby metros — Computer Programmers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $167,970
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $131,230
    Colorado $124,880
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $122,580
    Columbia, SC $122,030
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $122,000

    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 Programmers make per hour in Boulder?

    The median hourly wage for Computer Programmers in Boulder, CO is $78.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $96.07 or more per hour.

    Is Boulder above or below average for Computer Programmers salaries?

    The median Computer Programmers salary in Boulder, CO is 64.7% above the national median of $98,670. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Computer Programmers in Boulder?

    Entry-level Computer Programmers (10th percentile) earn around $73,490 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,490.