Metro profile · CBSA 14500

Healthcare wages in Boulder, CO

35 occupations with reported wage data, scored on the WageBench 0-100 scale that blends pay, cost of living, state tax, and license access.

CRISIS PAY WATCH · FEMA

3 active disasters in Colorado· Fire

State-level overlay — county-to-metro rollup pending.
  • ELK FIRE
  • LEE FIRE
  • OAK FIRE

Active disaster declarations often drive temporary surges in travel-nurse, RT, and crisis-response pay rates. Recruiters may offer sign-on bonuses or premium hourly rates for crisis assignments. WageBench base wages do not include these premiums.

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COL Index (RPP)
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100 = national avg
HUD FMR (2BR)
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Fair-market rent
GSA Per Diem
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Lodging stipend cap
Avg Score
49
Across 35 roles

Every healthcare occupation in Boulder

Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.

35 occupations · page 1 of 2
Occupation Category Annual Median Take-Home WageBench Score ↓
Other Physicians, All Otherphysician$453,460$433,50860
Speech-Language Pathologistsallied$131,620$125,82953
Surgical Technologistsallied$81,600$78,01052
Cardiovascular Technologists and Techniciansallied$94,190$90,04652
Family Medicine Physiciansphysician$297,070$283,99951
Occupational Therapistsallied$123,490$118,05651
Home Health and Personal Care Aidessupport$44,150$42,20751
Dental Assistantssupport$58,760$56,17551
Nursing Assistantssupport$49,860$47,66650
Occupational Therapy Assistantssupport$84,860$81,12650
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nursesnursing$76,800$73,42150
Pharmacistsallied$164,240$157,01350
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Techniciansallied$74,990$71,69050
Diagnostic Medical Sonographersallied$114,620$109,57750
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologistsallied$111,020$106,13550
Orderliessupport$44,660$42,69550
Pharmacy Techniciansallied$51,210$48,95749
Respiratory Therapistsallied$91,880$87,83749
Surgeons, All Other (legacy)physician$465,940$445,43949
Radiologic Technologists and Techniciansallied$88,330$84,44349
Physical Therapist Aidessupport$37,440$35,79348
Phlebotomistssupport$47,590$45,49648
Dentists, Generalphysician$180,440$172,50148
Veterinary Technologists and Techniciansallied$51,350$49,09148
Registered Nursesnursing$103,290$98,74548
Ophthalmic Medical Techniciansallied$49,340$47,16948
Medical Assistantssupport$48,590$46,45248
Nurse Practitionersnursing$138,820$132,71248
Paramedicsallied$44,660$42,69547
Physical Therapistsallied$102,430$97,92347
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