Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Boulder, CO
The median mental health and substance abuse social workers in Boulder, CO earns $84,450 a year, 40% above the US median. After tax that is roughly $5,377 a month.
- 10th percentile
- $48,370
- 25th percentile
- $72,240
- Median percentile
- $84,450
- 75th percentile
- $98,520
- 90th percentile
- $122,510
Based on 70 employed. Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025. Percentiles show the spread of pay, not experience; reading the 25th percentile as "entry level" is only an approximation.
What you keep
$64,525 take-home a year
| Gross pay | $84,450 |
| Federal income tax | −$9,749 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,460 |
| Colorado income tax (approx.) | −$3,716 |
| Monthly take-home | $5,377 |
| Every two weeks | $2,482 |
Does it go far here?
$80,274Median pay in Boulder, CO is worth this at average US prices (local price level 105.2 vs 100).
37%of take-home pay goes to the median rent ($1,966 a month, Census ACS).
Top-paying jobs in Boulder, CO
| Job | Median pay |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $206,260 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $203,420 |
| Sales Managers | $200,970 |
| Marketing Managers | $199,570 |
| Financial Managers | $192,970 |
| Managers, All Other | $179,090 |
| Aerospace Engineers | $167,160 |
| Software Developers | $164,560 |
All mental health and substance abuse social workers salaries · Take-home pay in Colorado