Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Boulder
414 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Boulder belongs to Surgeons, All Other, at $465,940 per year. The lowest published median is $30,800.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Surgeons, All Other | $465,940 | 50 | |
| 2 | Physicians, All Other | $453,460 | 110 | |
| 3 | Family Medicine Physicians | $297,070 | 230 | |
| 4 | Cardiologists | $239,200 | 30 | |
| 5 | Radiologists | $239,200 | — | |
| 6 | Chief Executives | $216,400 | 110 | |
| 7 | Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $211,600 | 130 | |
| 8 | Natural Sciences Managers | $210,340 | 310 | |
| 9 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $206,260 | 1,220 | |
| 10 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $203,420 | 680 | |
| 11 | Sales Managers | $200,970 | 740 | |
| 12 | Marketing Managers | $199,570 | 630 | |
| 13 | Financial Managers | $192,970 | 700 | |
| 14 | Dentists, General | $180,440 | 140 | |
| 15 | Managers, All Other | $179,090 | 1,020 | |
| 16 | Training and Development Managers | $172,640 | 40 | |
| 17 | Computer and Information Research Scientists | $169,400 | 90 | |
| 18 | Human Resources Managers | $169,000 | 260 | |
| 19 | Aerospace Engineers | $167,160 | 800 | |
| 20 | Commercial Pilots | $165,780 | 40 | |
| 21 | Software Developers | $164,560 | 7,130 | |
| 22 | Pharmacists | $164,240 | 250 | |
| 23 | Industrial Production Managers | $162,040 | 230 | |
| 24 | Computer Hardware Engineers | $161,720 | 650 | |
| 25 | Purchasing Managers | $160,290 | 90 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $30,800 | 1,340 |
| Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other | $31,490 | 190 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $35,500 | 540 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $36,190 | 4,880 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $36,250 | 580 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $37,140 | 730 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $37,440 | 40 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $37,460 | 700 |
| Animal Caretakers | $37,720 | 490 |
| Dishwashers | $37,750 | 540 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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