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Software Developers Salary in Boulder, CO (2025)

Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 7,130 employed

Annual Mean
$166,480
$80.04/hr
Annual Median
$164,560
$79.11/hr
Bottom 10%
$102,880
$49.46/hr
Top 10%
$235,660
$113.30/hr
Location vs National Average
Boulder, CO
$166,480
Difference
+12.4% vs US avg
US National
$148,100

Salary Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual
10th Percentile
Bottom 10%
$102,880
25th Percentile
Lower quarter
$129,210
50th PercentileMedian
Median
$164,560
75th Percentile
Upper quarter
$206,650
90th Percentile
Top 10%
$235,660

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$103K

25th

$129K

Median

$165K

75th

$207K

90th

$236K

Boulder, CO has a moderate number of Software Developers positions (approximately 7,130), reflecting steady demand in this occupation.

In Boulder, CO, Software Developers salaries range from $102,880 at the 10th percentile to $235,660 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $132,780 (81% of the median). This wide range suggests significant variation based on experience and employer in this area.

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Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · Public domain · Not affiliated with BLS.