Natural Sciences Managers Salary in Boulder, CO

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

Median annual salary $188,360 +16.9% vs national
Median hourly $90.56
10th percentile $117,950
90th percentile —
Employed locally 240
National median $161,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $117,950
    25th
    $156,620
    50th (median)
    $188,360
    75th
    $221,420

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Natural Sciences Managers salary vs area income 183% Median Natural Sciences Managers salary is 83% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Natural Sciences Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $222,840
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $221,480
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $219,380
    Massachusetts $218,800
    Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR $211,880
    Worcester, MA $211,400

    Nearby metros — Natural Sciences Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $222,840
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $208,230
    Connecticut $179,170
    Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $177,310
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $165,120
    District of Columbia $164,650

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    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 Natural Sciences Managers make per hour in Boulder?

    The median hourly wage for Natural Sciences Managers in Boulder, CO is $90.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $152.23 or more per hour.

    Is Boulder above or below average for Natural Sciences Managers salaries?

    The median Natural Sciences Managers salary in Boulder, CO is 16.9% above the national median of $161,180. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Natural Sciences Managers (10th percentile) earn around $117,950 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $156,620.