Sales Managers Salary
The median pay for a sales managers in Boulder, CO is $200,970/year ($96.62/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $123K at the entry level to $330K for experienced workers.
So what does $201K get you in Boulder?
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Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for sales managers in metros near Boulder, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $182K | , |
| Colorado Springs | $178K | , |
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $199K | , |
| Greeley | $176K | , |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Boulder, CO
Entry-level sales managers (10th percentile) start around $123K. Mid-career wages sit at $201K. Top earners bring in $330K or more, a $207K spread from bottom to top.
Sales Managers pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Sales Managers salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $218K | +47% | 38,510 |
| Massachusetts | $191K | +29% | 15,010 |
| Virginia | $191K | +29% | 9,670 |
| Colorado | $181K | +22% | 8,780 |
| Washington | $174K | +17% | 10,030 |
| New Jersey | $173K | +17% | 20,090 |
| Connecticut | $162K | +9% | 8,560 |
| Kansas | $160K | +8% | 6,820 |
| Georgia | $160K | +8% | 17,690 |
| Maine | $159K | +7% | N/A |
| Oregon | $156K | +5% | 5,260 |
| Illinois | $155K | +5% | 32,240 |
| Rhode Island | $155K | +5% | 1,120 |
| Minnesota | $152K | +2% | 11,240 |
| North Carolina | $150K | +1% | 16,920 |
| Arizona | $146K | -2% | 13,870 |
| New Hampshire | $142K | -4% | 2,820 |
| District of Columbia | $142K | -4% | 1,930 |
| Vermont | $139K | -6% | 930 |
| Maryland | $137K | -7% | N/A |
| Michigan | $137K | -8% | 17,950 |
| Utah | $137K | -8% | 8,990 |
| South Dakota | $136K | -8% | 450 |
| Texas | $136K | -8% | 76,010 |
| Ohio | $136K | -9% | 22,840 |
| Idaho | $135K | -9% | 2,490 |
| California | $135K | -9% | 112,440 |
| Wisconsin | $135K | -9% | 10,480 |
| Iowa | $134K | -10% | 3,260 |
| Florida | $132K | -11% | 46,480 |
| Indiana | $131K | -11% | 9,700 |
| South Carolina | $131K | -12% | 9,340 |
| Pennsylvania | $131K | -12% | 20,460 |
| Wyoming | $130K | -12% | 300 |
| Oklahoma | $129K | -13% | 3,250 |
| Kentucky | $129K | -13% | 6,650 |
| Tennessee | $128K | -14% | 12,270 |
| Nebraska | $127K | -14% | 3,000 |
| Alabama | $124K | -16% | 4,670 |
| North Dakota | $120K | -19% | 550 |
| Montana | $117K | -21% | 1,200 |
| Hawaii | $116K | -22% | 1,710 |
| Missouri | $115K | -22% | 7,630 |
| New Mexico | $114K | -23% | 1,750 |
| Louisiana | $111K | -25% | 4,360 |
| Nevada | $110K | -26% | 5,770 |
| Mississippi | $109K | -27% | 1,870 |
| Arkansas | $108K | -27% | 3,710 |
| Alaska | $99K | -33% | 850 |
| West Virginia | $95K | -36% | 1,110 |
Showing 1–10 of 50 states
BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small
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Frequently asked questions
Can a sales manager afford a 2BR apartment alone in Boulder?
Yes — at the median salary of $201K, rent takes 17.4% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $2,044/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for sales managers in Boulder?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new sales managers typically earn — is $123K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $7,394/month.
Is sales manager a high-paying job in Boulder?
Local pay is 36% above the national median — $201K here vs. $148K nationally.
How does Boulder compare to the national average for sales managers?
Boulder pays $201K median vs. the U.S. average of $148K — that’s +36%.
How much do sales managers make in Boulder, CO?
The median is $200,970 a year, that works out to about $97 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $123,240, and experienced sales managers can clear $329,830. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $201K enough to live in Boulder?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $11,734/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $2,044/month, which eats 17.4% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a sales managers salary go in Boulder?
Boulder has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median sales managers salary is worth about $200,970 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do sales managers get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.