SOC 29-1215 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Family Medicine Physicians — Boulder
Boulder, CO · 5 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Boulder, CO comes to $297,070 a year, ahead of the national median of $244,180 by 21.7%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Boulder, CO comes to $297,070 a year, ahead of the national median of $244,180 by 21.7%. Pay ranges from under $99,570 at the tenth percentile to more than $357,220 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $241,440 to $320,720.
The area has 230 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.70 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Colorado Springs records the highest median at $283,470. Of the 414 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 3rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $99,570 | −59.2% |
| 25th | $241,440 | −1.1% |
| Median (50th) | $297,070 | +21.7% |
| 75th | $320,720 | +31.3% |
| 90th | $357,220 | +46.3% |
| Mean | $272,150 | +11.5% |
Other metro areas in Colorado
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colorado Springs | $283,470 | 290 | |
| 2 | Pueblo | $256,480 | 160 | |
| 3 | Denver | $255,590 | 1,080 | |
| 4 | Fort Collins | $231,750 | 150 | |
| 5 | Grand Junction | $186,060 | 200 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Boulder run 3.1% above the national average, so the median of $297,070 buys what $288,138 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 18.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$297,070as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$288,138US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $297,070 a year, 21.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $99,570 to $357,220 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 230 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Colorado Springs, at $283,470.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Family Medicine Physicians in Boulder, CO?
The median annual wage is $297,070, or $142.82 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 $244,180, so pay in Boulder, CO is 21.7% 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 $357,220 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $99,570 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 Colorado Springs, at $283,470 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 230 jobs in this occupation in Boulder, CO. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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