Human Resources Managers Salary in Boulder, CO

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

Median annual salary $166,430 +18.9% vs national
Median hourly $80.02
10th percentile $109,580
90th percentile —
Employed locally 260
National median $140,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $109,580
    25th
    $132,910
    50th (median)
    $166,430
    75th
    $221,320

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Managers salary vs area income 162% Median Human Resources Managers salary is 62% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Human Resources Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $220,460
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $206,420
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $180,050
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $178,550
    Massachusetts $176,510
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $176,290

    Nearby metros — Human Resources Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $206,420
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $178,550
    District of Columbia $174,400
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $159,700
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $157,220
    Colorado $154,500

    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 Human Resources Managers make per hour in Boulder?

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Managers in Boulder, CO is $80.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $146.37 or more per hour.

    Is Boulder above or below average for Human Resources Managers salaries?

    The median Human Resources Managers salary in Boulder, CO is 18.9% above the national median of $140,030. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Human Resources Managers (10th percentile) earn around $109,580 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $132,910.