Computer Systems Analysts Salary in Boulder, CO

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

Median annual salary $132,290 +27.5% vs national
Median hourly $63.60
10th percentile $90,430
90th percentile $183,720
National median $103,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $90,430
    25th
    $111,630
    50th (median)
    $132,290
    75th
    $159,670
    90th
    $183,720

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Systems Analysts salary vs area income 129% Median Computer Systems Analysts salary is 29% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Computer Systems Analysts

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $160,800
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $145,440
    Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area $139,860
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $132,580
    California $127,660
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $127,540

    Nearby metros — Computer Systems Analysts salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $145,440
    Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area $139,860
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $132,580
    Colorado $124,010
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $122,950
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $122,300

    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 Systems Analysts make per hour in Boulder?

    The median hourly wage for Computer Systems Analysts in Boulder, CO is $63.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $101.59 or more per hour.

    Is Boulder above or below average for Computer Systems Analysts salaries?

    The median Computer Systems Analysts salary in Boulder, CO is 27.5% above the national median of $103,790. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Computer Systems Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $90,430 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $111,630.