Top Paying Jobs in Boulder, CO
Boulder, CO has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 47,460 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Surgeons, All Other ($465,940), Physicians, All Other ($453,460), Family Medicine Physicians ($297,070). The cost of living index is 105.2 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $2,033/month.
$145K
Avg. median salary
105.2
Cost of living index
$2,033
Median 2BR rent
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Population
Highest paying careers in Boulder
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | Detectives and Criminal Investigators | Public Safety | $103K | $49.69/hr |
| 92 | Registered Nurses | Healthcare | $103K | $49.66/hr |
| 93 | Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists | Business & Finance | $103K | $49.65/hr |
| 94 | Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | Business & Finance | $103K | $49.56/hr |
| 95 | Budget Analysts | Business & Finance | $103K | $49.4/hr |
| 96 | Mechanical Drafters | Engineering | $103K | $49.38/hr |
| 97 | Physical Therapists | Healthcare | $102K | $49.24/hr |
| 98 | Financial Risk Specialists | Business & Finance | $102K | $49.22/hr |
| 99 | Teachers and Instructors, All Other | Education | $102K | N/A |
| 100 | Urban and Regional Planners | Science | $102K | $48.9/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Boulder
Cost of living vs. national average+5.2% more expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$2,033/mo
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