SOC 15-1211 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Computer Systems Analysts — Boulder
Boulder, CO · 6 metro areas compared
The median wage for Computer Systems Analysts in Boulder, CO is $132,750 per year, well above the national median of $105,850.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Computer Systems Analysts in Boulder, CO is $132,750 per year, well above the national median of $105,850. The gap of 25.4% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Pay ranges from under $80,070 at the tenth percentile to more than $211,300 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $102,720 to $169,050.
Pueblo leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $139,870. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 52nd of 414 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $80,070 | −24.4% |
| 25th | $102,720 | −3.0% |
| Median (50th) | $132,750 | +25.4% |
| 75th | $169,050 | +59.7% |
| 90th | $211,300 | +99.6% |
| Mean | $138,530 | +30.9% |
Other metro areas in Colorado
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pueblo | $139,870 | 40 | |
| 2 | Colorado Springs | $128,740 | 760 | |
| 3 | Denver | $127,880 | 4,190 | |
| 4 | Fort Collins | $126,880 | 200 | |
| 5 | Greeley | $101,500 | 90 | |
| 6 | Grand Junction | $95,810 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Boulder run 3.1% above the national average, so the median of $132,750 buys what $128,758 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 21.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$132,750as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$128,758US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $132,750 a year, 25.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $80,070 to $211,300 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Pueblo, at $139,870.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Computer Systems Analysts in Boulder, CO?
The median annual wage is $132,750, or $63.82 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $105,850, so pay in Boulder, CO is 25.4% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Boulder, CO earns more than $211,300 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $80,070 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Pueblo, at $139,870 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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