Marketing Managers Salary in Boulder, CO

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

Median annual salary $172,740 +7.3% vs national
Median hourly $83.05
10th percentile $108,370
90th percentile —
Employed locally 660
National median $161,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $108,370
    25th
    $140,880
    50th (median)
    $172,740
    75th
    $220,680

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Marketing Managers salary vs area income 168% Median Marketing Managers salary is 68% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Marketing Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $228,580
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $212,520
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $200,010
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $199,950
    Massachusetts $192,480
    Cheyenne, WY $183,540

    Nearby metros — Marketing Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $212,520
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $176,100
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $173,880
    Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area $173,510
    Colorado $173,390
    District of Columbia $168,080

    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
    Architectural and Engineering Managers $195,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Marketing Managers make per hour in Boulder?

    The median hourly wage for Marketing Managers in Boulder, CO is $83.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $148.10 or more per hour.

    Is Boulder above or below average for Marketing Managers salaries?

    The median Marketing Managers salary in Boulder, CO is 7.3% above the national median of $161,030. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Marketing Managers (10th percentile) earn around $108,370 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $140,880.