salary$38,700 a year$19 an hour · median pay in the Boulder, CO area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$33,550per year
Top pay (top 10%)$51,120per year
Jobs in the area4,880people work this job
Can a retail salesperson afford Boulder?
Expensive. Rent of $2,220 a month takes 68.8% of the median retail salesperson salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a retail salesperson make in Boulder, CO?
The median pay for a retail salesperson in the Boulder, CO area is $38,700 a year ($19 an hour). Most earn between $33,550 and $51,120.
Can a retail salesperson afford to live in Boulder?
Typical rent of $2,220 a month takes 68.8% of the median retail salesperson salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Boulder, CO metro area.