Financial Risk Specialists Salary in Boulder, CO

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

Median annual salary $84,230 -20.5% vs national
Median hourly $40.50
10th percentile $64,550
90th percentile $135,520
Employed locally 50
National median $106,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,550
    25th
    $64,550
    50th (median)
    $84,230
    75th
    $105,780
    90th
    $135,520

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Financial Risk Specialists salary vs area income 82% Median Financial Risk Specialists salary is 18% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Financial Risk Specialists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $158,320
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $141,960
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $140,050
    New York $138,330
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $137,420
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $130,750

    Nearby metros — Financial Risk Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $140,050
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $130,750
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $128,440
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $120,600
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $119,470
    Colorado Springs, CO $117,120

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $95,470
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $92,570
    Project Management Specialists $125,960
    Accountants and Auditors $94,450
    Human Resources Specialists $85,200
    Management Analysts $106,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Financial Risk Specialists make per hour in Boulder?

    The median hourly wage for Financial Risk Specialists in Boulder, CO is $40.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $89.62 or more per hour.

    Is Boulder above or below average for Financial Risk Specialists salaries?

    The median Financial Risk Specialists salary in Boulder, CO is 20.5% below the national median of $106,000. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Financial Risk Specialists in Boulder?

    Entry-level Financial Risk Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $64,550 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,550.