Human Resources Specialists pay in Boulder
In Boulder (CO), the median pay for human resources specialists is $41.44 an hour ($86,200 a year). About 1,480 people work in this job there.
That is 14% higher than the U.S. median ($75,940). It is 7% higher than the Colorado median ($80,840).
Pay range for human resources specialists in Boulder (CO)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $27.12 | $56,420 |
| 25% of workers | $32.12 | $66,810 |
| Half of workers (median) | $41.44 | $86,200 |
| 75% of workers | $60.09 | $124,990 |
| 90% of workers | $76.62 | $159,370 |
Human Resources Specialists pay in Colorado metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Boulder (this page) | $86,200 | 1,480 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $82,550 | 12,520 |
| Colorado Springs | $79,000 | 1,800 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $78,520 | 900 |
| Greeley | $76,180 | 580 |
| Pueblo | $68,830 | 290 |
| Grand Junction | $66,660 | 280 |
Colorado unemployment rate: 4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for human resources specialists
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +6.4% over ten years, faster than average · about 73,700 openings a year (BLS)
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|---|---|
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $94,040 |
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| Project Management Specialists | $122,040 |
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