SOC 41-3091 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel — Boulder
Boulder, CO · 6 metro areas compared
In Boulder, CO the median wage for Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel reaches $99,990 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Boulder, CO the median wage for Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel reaches $99,990 a year. That is 42.9% more than the national median of $69,990. Pay ranges from under $48,620 at the tenth percentile to more than $184,770 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $65,930 to $134,910.
Employment stands at 3,230, or 16.8 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Denver records the highest median at $80,650. Of the 414 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 110th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,620 | −30.5% |
| 25th | $65,930 | −5.8% |
| Median (50th) | $99,990 | +42.9% |
| 75th | $134,910 | +92.8% |
| 90th | $184,770 | +164.0% |
| Mean | $109,180 | +56.0% |
Other metro areas in Colorado
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denver | $80,650 | 24,480 | |
| 2 | Fort Collins | $77,320 | 1,510 | |
| 3 | Colorado Springs | $75,830 | 3,060 | |
| 4 | Greeley | $75,590 | 980 | |
| 5 | Pueblo | $74,210 | 480 | |
| 6 | Grand Junction | $66,610 | 490 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Boulder run 3.1% above the national average, so the median of $99,990 buys what $96,984 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 38.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$99,990as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$96,984US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $99,990 a year, 42.9% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $48,620 to $184,770 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 3,230 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Denver, at $80,650.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel in Boulder, CO?
The median annual wage is $99,990, or $48.07 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 $69,990, so pay in Boulder, CO is 42.9% 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 $184,770 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $48,620 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 $80,650 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 3,230 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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