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Boulder, CO

Cost of living & top-paying careers

Cost of Living

100.6

1% more expensive than the national average

Housing

96.3

4% cheaper than average

Top 15 Highest-Paying Jobs in Boulder

Occupation	Local Salary	AI Risk
Computer and information systems managers	$202,270	High Risk 7/10
Architectural and engineering managers	$195,790	High Risk 7/10
Natural sciences managers	$188,360	High Risk 7/10
Sales managers	$183,880	High Risk 7/10
Financial managers	$177,910	High Risk 7/10
Training and development managers	$173,130	High Risk 7/10
Human resources managers	$166,430	High Risk 7/10
Advertising, promotions, and marketing managers	$162,920	High Risk 8/10
Computer programmers	$162,530	Very High 9/10
Computer network architects	$162,320	High Risk 8/10
Optometrists	$159,830	Low Risk 4/10
Software developers, quality assurance analysts, and testers	$159,670	Very High 9/10
Pharmacists	$157,450	Moderate 5/10
Information security analysts	$156,410	High Risk 8/10
Top executives	$147,810	Moderate 6/10

Occupation	Local Salary	AI Risk
Optometrists	$159,830	Low Risk 4/10
Dental hygienists	$125,980	Safe 2/10
Veterinarians	$123,060	Low Risk 4/10
Occupational therapists	$108,410	Low Risk 3/10
Radiation therapists	$106,460	Low Risk 4/10
Police and detectives	$101,240	Low Risk 4/10
Registered nurses	$99,530	Low Risk 4/10
Physical therapists	$98,780	Low Risk 3/10
Cardiovascular technologists and technicians	$90,610	Low Risk 4/10
Respiratory therapists	$88,310	Low Risk 4/10
Aircraft and avionics equipment mechanics and technicians	$85,850	Low Risk 3/10
Firefighters	$80,330	Low Risk 3/10
Food service managers	$79,480	Low Risk 4/10
Medical equipment repairers	$76,950	Low Risk 3/10
Diesel service technicians and mechanics	$75,950	Low Risk 3/10

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Cost of Living Index: 100 = US national average. Below 100 = cheaper. Above 100 = more expensive. · Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OOH (2024)