Data Scientists Salary in Boulder, CO

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

Median annual salary $121,870 +8.2% vs national
Median hourly $58.59
10th percentile $73,300
90th percentile —
Employed locally 650
National median $112,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $73,300
    25th
    $96,440
    50th (median)
    $121,870
    75th
    $158,590

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Data Scientists salary vs area income 119% Median Data Scientists salary is 19% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Data Scientists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $173,160
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $166,300
    Idaho Falls, ID $164,030
    Washington $158,760
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $157,290
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $156,830

    Nearby metros — Data Scientists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $166,300
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $157,290
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $145,030
    District of Columbia $137,120
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $131,110
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $123,090

    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
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$118,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Data Scientists make per hour in Boulder?

    The median hourly wage for Data Scientists in Boulder, CO is $58.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $107.19 or more per hour.

    Is Boulder above or below average for Data Scientists salaries?

    The median Data Scientists salary in Boulder, CO is 8.2% above the national median of $112,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Data Scientists in Boulder?

    Entry-level Data Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $73,300 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $96,440.