Economists Salary in Boulder, CO

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

Median annual salary $107,870 -6.6% vs national
Median hourly $51.86
10th percentile $68,120
90th percentile $195,190
Employed locally 40
National median $115,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $68,120
    25th
    $80,100
    50th (median)
    $107,870
    75th
    $130,460
    90th
    $195,190

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Economists salary vs area income 105% Median Economists salary is 5% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Economists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $168,850
    District of Columbia $162,610
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $157,980
    Virginia $148,010
    New York $142,300
    Maryland $137,610

    Nearby metros — Economists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $162,610
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $134,410
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $129,280
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $125,630
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $116,880
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $114,960

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Physicists $144,670
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $86,720
    Atmospheric and Space Scientists $121,870
    Chemists $102,600
    Biochemists and Biophysicists $126,800
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $123,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Economists make per hour in Boulder?

    The median hourly wage for Economists in Boulder, CO is $51.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $93.84 or more per hour.

    Is Boulder above or below average for Economists salaries?

    The median Economists salary in Boulder, CO is 6.6% below the national median of $115,440. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Economists in Boulder?

    Entry-level Economists (10th percentile) earn around $68,120 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,100.