Web Developers Salary in Boulder, CO

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

Median annual salary $97,930 +7.7% vs national
Median hourly $47.08
10th percentile $55,960
90th percentile $146,810
National median $90,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,960
    25th
    $61,010
    50th (median)
    $97,930
    75th
    $126,300
    90th
    $146,810

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Web Developers salary vs area income 95% Median Web Developers salary is 5% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Web Developers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $161,750
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $157,490
    Rochester, MN $127,700
    Columbia, SC $126,380
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $126,040
    Vallejo, CA $123,370

    Nearby metros — Web Developers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $157,490
    Columbia, SC $126,380
    District of Columbia $121,000
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $120,750
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $115,650
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $110,380

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $159,670
    Computer User Support Specialists $72,230
    Computer Network Architects $162,320
    Computer Occupations, All Other $147,590
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $109,320
    Data Scientists $121,870

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Web Developers make per hour in Boulder?

    The median hourly wage for Web Developers in Boulder, CO is $47.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $70.58 or more per hour.

    Is Boulder above or below average for Web Developers salaries?

    The median Web Developers salary in Boulder, CO is 7.7% above the national median of $90,930. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Web Developers in Boulder?

    Entry-level Web Developers (10th percentile) earn around $55,960 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,010.