How much does an electrical engineer make in Colorado?
$120,800a year
Median yearly pay for electrical engineers in Colorado. That is $58.06 an hour or $10,060 a month.
- Hourly
- $58.06
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 4,200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $81,720Median: $120,800Highest 10%: $177,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $81,720 | $39.29 | |
| 25th | $98,090 | $47.16 | |
| Median | $120,800 | $58.06 | |
| 75th | $147,000 | $70.69 | |
| 90th | $177,300 | $85.25 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boulder, CO | $130,200 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $125,600 |
| Denver, CO | $119,000 |
| Pueblo, CO | $118,500 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $118,300 |
| Greeley, CO | $118,000 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for electrical engineers.
| 13. Oregon | $125,200 |
| 14. Maryland | $125,200 |
| 15. Louisiana | $123,700 |
| 16. Colorado | $120,800 |
| 17. Virginia | $119,000 |
| 18. New York | $119,000 |
| 19. Missouri | $118,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an electrical engineer make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $58.06 ($120,800 a year).
Do electrical engineers make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $120,800 against $120,600 nationally, 0% more.
Where does Colorado rank for electrical engineer pay?
Colorado ranks 16 of 49 states.
Which city in Colorado pays electrical engineers the most?
Boulder, CO, with a median of $130,200 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.