Construction Managers Salary in Boulder, CO

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

Median annual salary $110,910 +3.7% vs national
Median hourly $53.32
10th percentile $71,740
90th percentile $174,920
Employed locally 530
National median $106,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $71,740
    25th
    $92,860
    50th (median)
    $110,910
    75th
    $148,820
    90th
    $174,920

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Managers salary vs area income 108% Median Construction Managers salary is 8% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Construction Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $160,870
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $156,590
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $151,980
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $151,590
    Massachusetts $147,750
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $140,980

    Nearby metros — Construction Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $160,870
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $138,970
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $136,970
    Fairbanks-College, AK $133,780
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $133,420
    District of Columbia $128,770

    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 Construction Managers make per hour in Boulder?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Managers in Boulder, CO is $53.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $105.35 or more per hour.

    Is Boulder above or below average for Construction Managers salaries?

    The median Construction Managers salary in Boulder, CO is 3.7% above the national median of $106,980. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Construction Managers in Boulder?

    Entry-level Construction Managers (10th percentile) earn around $71,740 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $92,860.