Electronics Engineers, Except Computer Salary in Boulder, CO

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

Median annual salary $138,600 +8.6% vs national
Median hourly $66.64
10th percentile $89,130
90th percentile $194,710
Employed locally 630
National median $127,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $89,130
    25th
    $109,050
    50th (median)
    $138,600
    75th
    $176,610
    90th
    $194,710

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salary vs area income 135% Median Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salary is 35% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Electronics Engineers, Except Computer

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $195,970
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $185,200
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $179,050
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $169,090
    District of Columbia $161,570
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $160,180

    Nearby metros — Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $161,570
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $160,180
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $149,410
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $142,830
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $139,370
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $130,110

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Aerospace Engineers $143,210
    Mechanical Engineers $110,650
    Industrial Engineers $110,710
    Electrical Engineers $127,670
    Civil Engineers $102,990
    Computer Hardware Engineers $142,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electronics Engineers, Except Computer make per hour in Boulder?

    The median hourly wage for Electronics Engineers, Except Computer in Boulder, CO is $66.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $95.03 or more per hour.

    Is Boulder above or below average for Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salaries?

    The median Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salary in Boulder, CO is 8.6% above the national median of $127,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Electronics Engineers, Except Computer in Boulder?

    Entry-level Electronics Engineers, Except Computer (10th percentile) earn around $89,130 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $109,050.