How much does a civil engineer make in Colorado?
$101,400a year
Median yearly pay for civil engineers in Colorado. That is $48.76 an hour or $8,452 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.76
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 13,290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $76,810Median: $101,400Highest 10%: $165,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $76,810 | $36.93 | |
| 25th | $82,830 | $39.82 | |
| Median | $101,400 | $48.76 | |
| 75th | $132,200 | $63.56 | |
| 90th | $165,200 | $79.44 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Denver, CO | $104,700 |
| Pueblo, CO | $102,400 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $94,840 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $94,720 |
| Greeley, CO | $92,680 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $92,450 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for civil engineers.
| 13. Nebraska | $103,200 |
| 14. South Carolina | $101,600 |
| 15. Minnesota | $101,500 |
| 16. Colorado | $101,400 |
| 17. Kentucky | $100,900 |
| 18. North Carolina | $100,700 |
| 19. Maryland | $100,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a civil engineer make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $48.76 ($101,400 a year).
Do civil engineers make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $101,400 against $100,800 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Colorado rank for civil engineer pay?
Colorado ranks 16 of 51 states.
Which city in Colorado pays civil engineers the most?
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, with a median of $104,700 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.