Astronomer salary in Boulder, CO
Based on 21 certified H-1B filings in the Boulder, CO metro area, FY2025–FY2026.
Median salary$95,000
Middle 50%$85k–$108k
vs. national median+14%comparison median $83,496
Filings21FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $70,000 |
| 25th | $85,000 |
| 50th (median) | $95,000 |
| 75th | $108,000 |
| 90th | $109,489 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $86,826 | $82,718 | $94,856 | 10 |
| FY2021 | – | – | – | 5 |
| FY2022 | – | – | – | 5 |
| FY2023 | – | – | – | 7 |
| FY2024 | – | – | – | 6 |
| FY2025 | $95,000 | $87,994 | $108,094 | 11 |
| FY2026 | $95,977 | $77,655 | $108,000 | 10 |
Cost of living
Boulder's median Astronomer salary of $95,000 is worth about $90,300 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Boulder = 105.2).
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| University of Colorado | $95,494 | 16 |
| Southwest Research Institute | too few | 3 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $95,000 | 19 |
| Mid-level · Level II | – | 0 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Minimum H-1B salary by level
| Wage level | Prevailing wage (most common) | Median offered salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $63,565 | $95,000 | 19 |
The prevailing wage is the minimum an employer must pay for this job and area. Amounts vary by county within a metro and by wage source.