SOC 21-1019 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Counselors, All Other — Boulder
Boulder, CO · 2 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Boulder, CO is $43,050 a year, trailing the national median of $50,860 by 15.4%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Boulder, CO is $43,050 a year, trailing the national median of $50,860 by 15.4%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $43,050 and $68,310. The lowest tenth earn under $43,050, while the highest tenth earn more than $77,640.
Within the state, Denver records the highest median at $77,000. Of the 414 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 373rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,050 | −15.4% |
| 25th | $43,050 | −15.4% |
| Median (50th) | $43,050 | −15.4% |
| 75th | $68,310 | +34.3% |
| 90th | $77,640 | +52.7% |
| Mean | $55,920 | +9.9% |
Other metro areas in Colorado
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denver | $77,000 | 140 | |
| 2 | Colorado Springs | $66,910 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Boulder run 3.1% above the national average, so the median of $43,050 buys what $41,756 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 17.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$43,050as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$41,756US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $43,050 a year, 15.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $43,050 to $77,640 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Denver, at $77,000.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Counselors, All Other in Boulder, CO?
The median annual wage is $43,050, or $20.70 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 $50,860, so pay in Boulder, CO is 15.4% lower. 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 $77,640 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $43,050 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 Denver, at $77,000 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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