Tech Salaries in Boulder, CO 2025 -- 43 Roles with Government Data

Software developers in Boulder, CO earn a median salary of $164,560, which is 21% above the national median of $135,980. The higher compensation reflects the area's competitive tech market and cost of living.

All Tech Salaries in Boulder, CO

Role	Median	P25	P75	Employment
Computer and Information Research Scientists	$169,400	$132,770	$215,090	90
Aerospace Engineers	$167,160	$128,640	$210,380	800
Software Developers	$164,560	$129,210	$206,650	7,130
Computer Hardware Engineers	$161,720	$132,770	$205,000	650
Computer Network Architects	$156,360	$132,070	$186,000	2,000
Computer Programmers	$155,030	$75,780	$199,830	--
Information Security Analysts	$154,990	$126,230	$177,730	520
Materials Engineers	$151,940	$110,490	$166,230	210
Computer Occupations, All Other	$147,590	$109,060	$173,310	1,120
Statisticians	$144,990	$109,660	$163,260	100
Web and Digital Interface Designers	$139,900	$104,470	$176,150	360
Database Architects	$139,160	$115,170	$188,890	150
Engineers, All Other	$137,530	$106,600	$172,160	580
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$136,410	$102,550	$166,120	500
Data Scientists	$134,040	$100,940	$165,550	540
Computer Systems Analysts	$132,750	$102,720	$169,050	--
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$132,230	$109,990	$171,430	590
Electrical Engineers	$130,170	$99,770	$165,370	530
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers	$129,030	$101,510	$175,000	120
Chemical Engineers	$125,800	$82,740	$158,940	190
Mechanical Engineers	$124,360	$97,800	$161,810	1,130
Industrial Engineers	$117,160	$99,000	$133,140	960
Database Administrators	$116,250	$72,240	$142,270	110
Network and Computer Systems Administrators	$109,790	$99,500	$135,750	980
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval	$104,550	$79,390	$131,540	360
Electrical and Electronics Drafters	$103,910	$77,210	$129,990	40
Environmental Engineers	$103,530	$71,660	$138,350	90
Mechanical Drafters	$102,710	$84,150	$159,600	60
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists	$100,120	$83,660	$123,990	80
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$84,870	$75,410	$109,360	70
Landscape Architects	$80,240	$74,480	$115,270	50
Computer Network Support Specialists	$78,770	$66,060	$103,320	270
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other	$78,370	$61,410	$92,690	120
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians	$77,350	$62,060	$77,720	120
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$77,210	$63,750	$80,840	280
Surveyors	$76,980	$64,070	$106,270	110
Architectural and Civil Drafters	$75,200	$61,600	$88,320	190
Drafters, All Other	$74,630	$61,870	$102,800	60
Computer User Support Specialists	$74,380	$57,810	$90,110	1,710
Calibration Technologists and Technicians	$73,100	$61,000	$97,170	40
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$69,010	$59,190	$80,780	150
Surveying and Mapping Technicians	$64,570	$46,490	$72,150	110
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$60,370	$52,650	$78,060	--

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest paying tech jobs in Boulder, CO?

The highest paying tech jobs in Boulder, CO are Computer and Information Research Scientists ($169,400 median), Aerospace Engineers ($167,160 median), Software Developers ($164,560 median). These figures are from the Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2025 OEWS data.

How much do software engineers make in Boulder, CO?

Software developers in Boulder, CO earn a median salary of $164,560, with salaries ranging from $129,210 at the 25th percentile to $206,650 at the 75th percentile. Approximately 7,130 software developers are employed in the area.