Median DOL Salary
$91,662
Total DOL Filings
4,810
Companies Hiring
903
Cost of Living Index
105.5
National avg = 100Location vs National
Boulder, CO$91,662
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Boulder, CO is 50.5% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Boulder
Highest-Paying Occupations in Boulder
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Managers | $202,000 | +15.5% | 9 |
| Chief Executives | $180,000 | -7.6% | 9 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $165,000 | +123.9% | 33 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $151,359 | -16% | 22 |
| Marketing Managers | $126,147 | -27.3% | 12 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $121,331 | -31.3% | 10 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $116,500 | +18.8% | 9 |
| Sales Managers | $110,000 | -37.1% | 11 |
| Art Directors | $105,851 | +13.2% | 23 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $105,000 | +34% | 15 |
| General and Operations Managers | $98,859 | -24.2% | 18 |
| Sales Engineers | $97,500 | -28.4% | 7 |
| Statisticians | $97,500 | +0.2% | 12 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $94,120 | -26.2% | 35 |
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | $93,500 | -12.4% | 8 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $93,000 | +11.7% | 33 |
| Economists | $92,678 | -16.9% | 6 |
| Industrial Engineers | $90,000 | -15.9% | 16 |
| Writers and Authors | $89,000 | N/A | 5 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $88,000 | +9.1% | 29 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Colorado
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for Colorado.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $211,860 | 5,840 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $207,120 | 630 |
| Pediatricians, General | $205,310 | 400 |
| Chief Executives | $194,810 | N/A |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $191,640 | 620 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $180,240 | 12,450 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $176,610 | 4,320 |
| Sales Managers | $174,840 | 9,520 |
| Financial Managers | $174,840 | 11,460 |
| Podiatrists | $174,660 | 140 |
Salary Trend in Boulder, CO
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Boulder, CO has a cost of living index of 105.5, which is 5.5% more expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $94,787 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Managers | $202,000 | $191,469 |
| Chief Executives | $180,000 | $170,616 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $165,000 | $156,398 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $151,359 | $143,468 |
| Marketing Managers | $126,147 | $119,571 |
Compare to Other Cities
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.