salary$164,240 a year$79 an hour · median pay in the Boulder, CO area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$133,200per year
Top pay (top 10%)$187,680per year
Jobs in the area250people work this job
Can a pharmacist afford Boulder?
Cheap. Rent of $2,220 a month takes 16.2% of the median pharmacist salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacist make in Boulder, CO?
The median pay for a pharmacist in the Boulder, CO area is $164,240 a year ($79 an hour). Most earn between $133,200 and $187,680.
Can a pharmacist afford to live in Boulder?
Typical rent of $2,220 a month takes 16.2% of the median pharmacist salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Boulder, CO metro area.