Software Developers salary
in Boulder, CO
Software Developers in the Boulder, CO metro earn a median of $164,560 a year, based on BLS estimates for 7,130 jobs (May 2025). That is 21% above the U.S. median of $135,980 and 19% above the CO statewide median of $138,390. It ranks #6 of 339 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE7,130 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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EMPLOYERS FILING FOR THIS JOB IN BOULDER · VISA-SPONSORED BASE WAGES
Median of each employer’s DOL LCA filings (5+ filings) in this metro, FY2026 Q3. Covers sponsored positions only.
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Questions
What is the average Software Developers salary in Boulder?
The BLS median is $164,560 a year (May 2025). Half of the 7,130 jobs pay between $129,210 and $206,650. The 10th percentile is $102,880 and the 90th is $235,660.
Is Boulder a high-paying metro for Software Developers?
That is 21% above the U.S. median of $135,980 and 19% above the CO statewide median of $138,390. It ranks #6 of 339 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Which employers pay Software Developers the most in Boulder?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were Workday ($190,114), Apple ($172,529), SK Hynix NAND Product Solutions ($165,525). These are base wages for sponsored positions, not all employees.
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.