Salaries in Boulder, CO

BLS OEWS May 2025 • Boulder, CO • 445 occupations

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      OccupationMedian salaryEmployed
      Surgeons, All Other $465,94050
      Physicians, All Other $453,460110
      Family Medicine Physicians $297,070230
      Chief Executives $216,400110
      Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $211,600130
      Computer and Information Systems Managers $202,2701,350
      Architectural and Engineering Managers $195,790650
      Natural Sciences Managers $188,360240
      Sales Managers $183,880890
      Financial Managers $177,910760
      Database Architects $174,880260
      Managers, All Other $173,4901,080
      Training and Development Managers $173,13040
      Marketing Managers $172,740660
      Purchasing Managers $167,37070
      Human Resources Managers $166,430260
      Advertising and Promotions Managers $162,92040
      Computer Programmers $162,530
      Computer Network Architects $162,3201,410
      Optometrists $159,83070
      Software Developers $159,6707,790
      Pharmacists $157,450270
      Information Security Analysts $156,410430
      General and Operations Managers $147,8103,100
      Computer Occupations, All Other $147,5901,120
      Public Relations Managers $147,530130
      Computer and Information Research Scientists $147,04090
      Physicists $144,670890
      Industrial Production Managers $144,590220
      Dentists, General $143,760
      Aerospace Engineers $143,2101,120
      School Psychologists $143,020110
      Computer Hardware Engineers $142,200480
      Commercial Pilots $141,38030
      Materials Engineers $141,320100
      Physical Scientists, All Other $141,320
      Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $138,600630
      Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $137,950160
      Biological Scientists, All Other $137,940180
      Fundraising Managers $136,94030
      Statisticians $136,670100
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $136,180300
      Physician Assistants $135,890240
      Nurse Practitioners $134,670260
      Sales Engineers $134,640340
      Web and Digital Interface Designers $134,360430
      First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $133,92070
      Engineers, All Other $132,300480
      Computer Systems Analysts $132,290
      Education Administrators, Postsecondary $131,350380
      Administrative Services Managers $131,190300
      Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $131,060350
      Medical and Health Services Managers $130,800500
      Facilities Managers $128,610140
      Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $128,30040
      Electrical Engineers $127,670600
      Speech-Language Pathologists $126,890330
      Materials Scientists $126,88060
      Biochemists and Biophysicists $126,800360
      Dental Hygienists $125,980400
      Project Management Specialists $125,9602,540
      Database Administrators $123,510110
      Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $123,350250
      Veterinarians $123,060170
      First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $122,440120
      Data Scientists $121,870650
      Atmospheric and Space Scientists $121,870620
      Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $118,710550
      Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $115,740110
      First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers $113,790670
      Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers $113,39050
      Chemical Engineers $113,240170
      Construction Managers $110,910530
      Industrial Engineers $110,710940
      Mechanical Engineers $110,6501,100
      Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $110,600140
      Network and Computer Systems Administrators $109,320800
      Occupational Therapists $108,410230
      Psychologists, All Other $108,380120
      Operations Research Analysts $108,23060
      Commercial and Industrial Designers $107,99080
      Economists $107,87040
      Management Analysts $106,660780
      Radiation Therapists $106,46040
      Art Directors $105,750100
      Budget Analysts $104,550110
      Detectives and Criminal Investigators $104,40050
      Environmental Engineers $103,53090
      Financial and Investment Analysts $103,060530
      Civil Engineers $102,990580
      Social and Community Service Managers $102,880130
      Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists $102,66050
      Chemists $102,600470
      Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $101,680100
      Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $101,240350
      Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $100,580380
      Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $100,080140
      Technical Writers $99,740280
      Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists $99,730110
      Registered Nurses $99,5303,140
      Physical Therapists $98,780460
      Teachers and Instructors, All Other $98,770170
      Fashion Designers $98,68060
      Credit Analysts $97,99040
      Web Developers $97,930
      Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $97,260150
      Financial Specialists, All Other $97,040240
      Urban and Regional Planners $96,390120
      Business Operations Specialists, All Other $95,4704,090
      Compliance Officers $95,380460
      Lodging Managers $94,84040
      Accountants and Auditors $94,4502,340
      Logisticians $94,030450
      Legal Support Workers, All Other $93,66080
      Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $92,5702,840
      Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling $92,08050
      Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $91,5304,070
      Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians $90,61060
      Public Relations Specialists $90,000
      Respiratory Therapists $88,310110
      Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $86,720820
      Mechanical Drafters $86,50070
      First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $86,330590
      Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $85,85030
      Buyers and Purchasing Agents $85,220750
      Human Resources Specialists $85,2001,580
      Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians $84,880200
      Cartographers and Photogrammetrists $84,49090
      Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $84,380240
      Financial Risk Specialists $84,23050
      Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary $84,080370
      Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $83,550340
      Writers and Authors $83,540130
      History Teachers, Postsecondary $83,32060
      Computer Network Support Specialists $83,240290
      Surgical Assistants $83,03030
      Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary $82,840160
      First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $82,690920
      Conservation Scientists $82,08070
      First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $81,960530
      Electrical and Electronics Drafters $81,95030
      Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary $81,470
      Surveyors $80,940100
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $80,9302,130
      Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $80,81060
      Cost Estimators $80,540210
      Firefighters $80,330320
      Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers $80,07040
      Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary $79,960
      Food Service Managers $79,480140
      Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $79,420170
      Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $79,410200
      Advertising Sales Agents $79,130140
      Producers and Directors $79,000170
      Epidemiologists $78,92050
      Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $78,7501,250
      Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $78,740110
      Editors $78,700200
      Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $78,670220
      Surgical Technologists $78,660130
      Construction and Building Inspectors $78,550140
      Education Teachers, Postsecondary $78,42080
      Architectural and Civil Drafters $78,280160
      Special Education Teachers, Middle School $78,270140
      Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $78,230270
      Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators $78,170
      Landscape Architects $78,06070
      Loan Officers $78,000140
      Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $77,9601,630
      Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $77,720920
      Training and Development Specialists $77,670580
      Special Education Teachers, Preschool $77,57090
      Communications Teachers, Postsecondary $77,56080
      Property Appraisers and Assessors $77,31050
      Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,170850
      Medical Equipment Repairers $76,950
      Historians $76,760
      Occupational Therapy Assistants $76,75040
      Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $76,610
      Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $76,520200
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $76,51060
      Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $76,290110
      First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $76,2701,650
      Personal Financial Advisors $76,160470
      Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary $76,030
      Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $75,950160
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School $75,81040
      Massage Therapists $75,570380
      Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $75,540130
      Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $75,420350
      Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $75,290160
      Chiropractors $75,230100
      Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians $75,00060
      Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers $74,99030
      Industrial Machinery Mechanics $74,620360
      Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $74,610450
      Interior Designers $74,110170
      Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $74,040
      Education Administrators, All Other $73,75070
      Fundraisers $72,940330
      Computer User Support Specialists $72,2301,660
      Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $71,89050
      Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $71,790730
      Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $71,640110
      Paramedics $71,45080
      Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers $70,62040
      Real Estate Sales Agents $70,340
      Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $69,740420
      Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $69,660400
      Paralegals and Legal Assistants $68,980320
      Instructional Coordinators $68,980210
      Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $68,4801,010
      Clergy $68,23050
      Public Safety Telecommunicators $68,20080
      Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $68,180180
      Maintenance Workers, Machinery $67,77050
      Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners $67,570390
      Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment $67,500150
      Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $67,400170
      Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $67,040160
      Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors $66,610110
      Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $65,890290
      Business Teachers, Postsecondary $65,840360
      Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $65,830220
      Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary $65,550110
      Credit Counselors $65,54040
      Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks $65,520120
      Graphic Designers $65,490530
      Community Health Workers $65,42070
      Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $65,140240
      Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity $65,040150
      Chemical Technicians $64,860140
      Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers $64,83080
      Athletic Trainers $64,75050
      Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $64,64080
      Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary $64,530150
      Dietitians and Nutritionists $64,510
      Child, Family, and School Social Workers $64,290520
      Tax Preparers $64,170100
      Sales and Related Workers, All Other $64,170510
      Healthcare Social Workers $63,890140
      Social Workers, All Other $63,880150
      Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks $63,740700
      Forest and Conservation Technicians $63,65050
      Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $63,470620
      First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $63,370170
      Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $63,220250
      Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $62,960120
      Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $62,820660
      Surveying and Mapping Technicians $62,660120
      Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $62,65040
      Electricians $62,570450
      Machinists $62,440290
      First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $62,39040
      Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers $62,070160
      First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $61,810490
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $61,72060
      Drafters, All Other $61,66040
      Calibration Technologists and Technicians $61,62050
      Loan Interviewers and Clerks $61,16080
      Interpreters and Translators $61,02050
      First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other $60,95040
      Chefs and Head Cooks $60,720360
      Marriage and Family Therapists $60,700
      Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $60,650780
      Automotive Body and Related Repairers $60,500120
      Postal Service Mail Carriers $60,440430
      Office Clerks, General $60,3202,080
      Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $60,320180
      Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping $60,23060
      Health Education Specialists $60,07040
      Financial Clerks, All Other $59,96050
      Bus Drivers, School $59,860300
      Film and Video Editors $59,86030
      Sheet Metal Workers $59,830110
      Physical Therapist Assistants $59,69090
      Carpenters $59,610650
      Court, Municipal, and License Clerks $59,590230
      Postal Service Clerks $59,55070
      Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs $59,180130
      First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $58,950200
      Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $58,8201,090
      Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $58,80060
      Highway Maintenance Workers $58,39040
      Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $58,2101,520
      Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare $58,17090
      First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $58,130170
      First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $57,9901,570
      Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics $57,87030
      Semiconductor Processing Technicians $57,63070
      Medical Records Specialists $57,580130
      Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers $57,55070
      Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping $57,410
      Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers $57,32040
      Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $57,130120
      Travel Agents $56,960100
      Roofers $56,820110
      First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $56,71050
      Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $56,280470
      Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers $56,12040
      Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $56,020200
      First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $55,860210
      Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $55,860100
      Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance $54,930160
      Order Clerks $54,620110
      Biological Technicians $54,500170
      Rehabilitation Counselors $53,78060
      Insurance Sales Agents $53,670300
      Painters, Construction and Maintenance $53,290180
      Information and Record Clerks, All Other $53,230940
      Medical Equipment Preparers $52,57080
      First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $52,5701,570
      Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers $52,57040
      Procurement Clerks $52,28050
      Audio and Video Technicians $52,25050
      Plant and System Operators, All Other $52,21040
      Ophthalmic Medical Technicians $52,180180
      Opticians, Dispensing $51,910110
      Billing and Posting Clerks $51,850430
      Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $51,700100
      Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation $51,270
      Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $51,210170
      Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $51,05050
      Social and Human Service Assistants $50,780210
      Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $50,630630
      Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $50,390140
      Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan $50,140400
      Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $50,030960
      Coaches and Scouts $50,000290
      Security Guards $49,730380
      Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks $49,65060
      Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $49,590280
      Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $49,5801,610
      Skincare Specialists $49,470120
      Bicycle Repairers $49,47080
      Nursing Assistants $49,3901,010
      Pharmacy Technicians $49,180330
      Light Truck Drivers $48,990470
      Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $48,890500
      Medical Assistants $48,740770
      Building Cleaning Workers, All Other $48,700
      Parts Salespersons $48,620200
      Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $48,60050
      Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $48,460790
      Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $48,4501,100
      Dental Assistants $48,400520
      Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing $48,29050
      Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $48,190310
      Phlebotomists $47,890110
      Photographers $47,66050
      Protective Service Workers, All Other $47,600280
      Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $47,390250
      Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers $47,39040
      Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers $47,04030
      Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials $47,02070
      Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $47,020
      Bill and Account Collectors $47,010230
      Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $46,9001,220
      Production Workers, All Other $46,70050
      Construction Laborers $46,630580
      Library Technicians $46,540190
      Tour and Travel Guides $46,44070
      Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $46,3001,330
      Customer Service Representatives $46,2302,340
      Data Entry Keyers $46,230140
      Hazardous Materials Removal Workers $46,02040
      Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $45,960970
      Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $45,940170
      Tutors $45,760360
      Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $45,64070
      Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $45,350470
      Waiters and Waitresses $45,3302,940
      Residential Advisors $45,29040
      Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $45,130200
      Butchers and Meat Cutters $44,960110
      File Clerks $44,78070
      Orderlies $44,66040
      Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $44,65050
      Animal Trainers $44,35040
      Printing Press Operators $44,320180
      Counter and Rental Clerks $44,300770
      Driver/Sales Workers $44,290540
      Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $44,160130
      Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $43,990110
      Emergency Medical Technicians $43,930140
      Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $43,860190
      Self-Enrichment Teachers $43,8401,040
      Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $43,730300
      Tellers $43,520360
      Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $43,470270
      Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $43,150860
      Counselors, All Other $43,050
      Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other $43,040160
      Floral Designers $42,99070
      Childcare Workers $42,730830
      Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $42,400490
      Home Health and Personal Care Aides $42,3601,620
      Food Batchmakers $42,340630
      Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $42,1501,700
      Helpers--Production Workers $42,04050
      Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $42,000100
      Audiologists $41,97060
      Receptionists and Information Clerks $41,6601,010
      Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $41,600730
      Telemarketers $41,600
      Food Preparation Workers $41,490540
      Cooks, Restaurant $41,3902,650
      Tire Repairers and Changers $41,190160
      Conveyor Operators and Tenders $41,140
      Demonstrators and Product Promoters $40,88030
      Stockers and Order Fillers $40,7701,990
      Bakers $40,630380
      Packers and Packagers, Hand $40,250280
      Concierges $40,14030
      Library Assistants, Clerical $40,14070
      Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants $40,080170
      Crossing Guards and Flaggers $39,77070
      Sewing Machine Operators $39,760110
      Print Binding and Finishing Workers $39,27060
      Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $39,240170
      Manicurists and Pedicurists $39,220250
      Parking Attendants $39,05030
      Food Processing Workers, All Other $38,77060
      Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $38,470680
      Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $38,340500
      Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other $38,140160
      Retail Salespersons $37,7205,000
      Recreation Workers $37,540260
      Cashiers $37,1203,250
      Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $37,010180
      Dishwashers $36,920620
      Bartenders $36,8201,090
      Cooks, Fast Food $36,760490
      Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other $36,410100
      Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $36,400510
      Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $36,190590
      Fast Food and Counter Workers $36,1304,510
      Animal Caretakers $35,850510
      Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $35,55060
      Amusement and Recreation Attendants $35,420680
      Medical Transcriptionists $34,270160
      Physical Therapist Aides $33,26040
      Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other $33,190190
      Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other $30,490160
      Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,9901,350