Computer User Support Specialists Salary in Boulder, CO

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

Median annual salary $72,230 +19.7% vs national
Median hourly $34.73
10th percentile $46,570
90th percentile $126,930
Employed locally 1,660
National median $60,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,570
    25th
    $57,490
    50th (median)
    $72,230
    75th
    $89,940
    90th
    $126,930

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer User Support Specialists salary vs area income 70% Median Computer User Support Specialists salary is 30% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Computer User Support Specialists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $102,430
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $85,010
    Carson City, NV $84,280
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $80,930
    Vallejo, CA $79,780
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $78,260

    Nearby metros — Computer User Support Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $85,010
    District of Columbia $76,880
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $74,780
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $73,230
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $72,670
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $69,940

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $159,670
    Computer Network Architects $162,320
    Computer Occupations, All Other $147,590
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $109,320
    Data Scientists $121,870
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $118,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer User Support Specialists make per hour in Boulder?

    The median hourly wage for Computer User Support Specialists in Boulder, CO is $34.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.93 or more per hour.

    Is Boulder above or below average for Computer User Support Specialists salaries?

    The median Computer User Support Specialists salary in Boulder, CO is 19.7% above the national median of $60,340. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Computer User Support Specialists in Boulder?

    Entry-level Computer User Support Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $46,570 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,490.