--- title: Jobs in Boulder, CO — Tech, Biotech & CU Research description: Explore jobs in Boulder, Colorado — a hub for technology, biotech, aerospace, and CU Boulder research. See top employers, salary data, and open roles. type: location_city url: https://www.foundrole.com/locations/colorado/boulder date: 2026-09-28T19:12:07Z og_description: Boulder, CO blends tech startups, biotech firms, and CU Boulder research into one of Colorado's most dynamic job markets. Browse roles and salaries. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/w2fn8o.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: United States url: https://www.foundrole.com/locations - label: Colorado url: https://www.foundrole.com/locations/colorado --- # Jobs in Boulder, CO — Tech, Biotech & CU Research **State:** [Colorado Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/colorado?utm_source=ai_markdown) **Country:** [Top Job Trends By Locations](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) **Open jobs:** 1,458 **Hiring momentum:** -21.1% — 240 new postings in the last 28 days vs 304 in the 28 days before, on career sites tracked through both periods ## Summary - Postings on employer career sites published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026: 2,618 - Median salary: $120K - Salary range (P25–P75): $64K – $170K - Remote share: 4.2% ## Market Insights — September 2026 *Based on 2,618 postings published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026 • Updated September 28, 2026* - Pay in Boulder, CO runs 71% above the United States median ($120K vs $70K). - New postings for Boulder, CO fell 21% in the last 28 days (240 vs 304 in the 28 days before). - Industries with the most postings in Boulder, CO: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing (15% of all postings), followed by Defense and Space and Retail. *Numbers above are computed from postings on employer career sites published in the window shown below, closed ones included. Salary figures use posted ranges where available; the market median is the median of the country the pay is quoted in, as its location page shows it. Confidence reflects sample size and signal stability vs the prior month.* ## Top industries in Boulder, CO | Industry | Total jobs | Median salary | |---|---|---| | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 398 | $187K | | Defense & Space | 203 | $143K | | Retail | 170 | $41K | | Hospitals & Health Care | 134 | $77K | | Software Development | 110 | $140K | | IT Services & Consulting | 99 | $153K | | Higher Education | 95 | — | | Financial Services | 60 | $90K | | Computer Hardware | 60 | $170K | | Retail Groceries | 60 | — | ## Top roles hiring in Boulder, CO | Role | Total jobs | Median salary | |---|---|---| | Software Developer / Engineer | 162 | $165K | | Retail Sales Associate | 62 | $42K | | Systems Engineer | 50 | $148K | | Product Manager | 49 | $190K | | Researcher / Research Associate | 39 | — | | DevOps Engineer | 38 | $151K | | Security Engineer | 38 | $153K | | Artificial Intelligence Engineer | 33 | — | ## Top hiring companies in Boulder, CO | Company | Total jobs | |---|---| | [Google Jobs & Careers — Search, Cloud & AI](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/google?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 380 | | [Albertsons Companies Jobs & Careers — Grocery Retail](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/albertsons-companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 60 | **H1B sponsorship (FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3):** 84 employers filed 348 petitions; 5% of the employers hiring here now are among them. ## Top visa sponsors in Boulder, CO | Company | Workers | Median filed wage | |---|---|---| | University of Colorado Boulder | 100 | $78K | | Google | 30 | $171K | | NSF NCAR - The National Center for Atmospheric Research | 27 | — | | Workday Peakon Employee Voice | 21 | — | | Apple | 20 | — | ## Nearby cities hiring | City | Distance | Total jobs | Median salary | |---|---|---|---| | [Jobs in Longmont, CO — Tech, Biotech & Manufacturing](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/colorado/longmont?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 13.8 mi | 898 | $73K | | [Jobs in Westminster, CO — Tech, Healthcare & Hiring](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/colorado/westminster?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 17.5 mi | 1564 | $93K | | [Jobs in Arvada, CO — Healthcare, Tech & Hiring](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/colorado/arvada?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 17.6 mi | 736 | $59K | | [Jobs in Thornton, CO — Retail, Distribution & Hiring](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/colorado/thornton?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 18.8 mi | 810 | $70K | ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What industries are hiring most in Boulder? Technology, biotechnology, aerospace, research, and education are the leading hiring sectors in Boulder. The University of Colorado and a dense cluster of tech and life sciences startups generate consistent demand for engineering, scientific, and business roles. ### What is the typical salary range for jobs in Boulder, CO? Boulder salaries are among the highest in Colorado, driven by tech, biotech, and aerospace employers. The city's high cost of living aligns with above-median compensation across professional roles. The salary section on this page shows current figures by industry. ### Which companies hire most in Boulder? University of Colorado Boulder, major tech and biotech companies, aerospace contractors, and research institutions are among Boulder's top employers. The top hiring companies table on this page lists employers with active current openings. ### Is remote work common for Boulder, CO jobs? Remote and hybrid roles are relatively common in Boulder's technology and research sectors. Lab-based biotech, aerospace engineering, and on-campus academic roles typically require in-person work. ### How can I expand my job search beyond Boulder? The nearby cities table on this page links to Denver, Fort Collins, and Longmont. The Colorado jobs page covers the full Front Range and statewide job markets. ## Related - [Browse all locations](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Search jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs?utm_source=ai_markdown)