How much does an aerospace engineer make in Colorado?
$156,200a year
Median yearly pay for aerospace engineers in Colorado. That is $75.09 an hour or $13,020 a month.
- Hourly
- $75.09
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 4,070
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $102,000Median: $156,200Highest 10%: $210,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $102,000 | $49.02 | |
| 25th | $128,400 | $61.75 | |
| Median | $156,200 | $75.09 | |
| 75th | $180,300 | $86.69 | |
| 90th | $210,400 | $101.16 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boulder, CO | $167,200 |
| Denver, CO | $156,200 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $152,000 |
| Greeley, CO | $140,800 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $132,800 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for aerospace engineers.
| 3. California | $157,600 |
| 4. District of Columbia | $157,600 |
| 5. Maryland | $156,800 |
| 6. Colorado | $156,200 |
| 7. Massachusetts | $149,500 |
| 8. Vermont | $144,400 |
| 9. Virginia | $143,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an aerospace engineer make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $75.09 ($156,200 a year).
Do aerospace engineers make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $156,200 against $135,000 nationally, 16% more.
Where does Colorado rank for aerospace engineer pay?
Colorado ranks 6 of 41 states.
Which city in Colorado pays aerospace engineers the most?
Boulder, CO, with a median of $167,200 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.