How much does an engineer make in Colorado?
$132,600a year
Median yearly pay for engineers in Colorado. That is $63.75 an hour or $11,050 a month.
- Hourly
- $63.75
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $75,900Median: $132,600Highest 10%: $195,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $75,900 | $36.49 | |
| 25th | $105,100 | $50.50 | |
| Median | $132,600 | $63.75 | |
| 75th | $164,800 | $79.23 | |
| 90th | $195,200 | $93.84 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boulder, CO | $137,500 |
| Denver, CO | $131,700 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $129,900 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $129,800 |
| Pueblo, CO | $117,300 |
| Greeley, CO | $92,070 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for engineers.
| 4. Virginia | $148,200 |
| 5. Alaska | $142,400 |
| 6. Washington | $134,600 |
| 7. Colorado | $132,600 |
| 8. New Jersey | $132,500 |
| 9. Massachusetts | $131,300 |
| 10. Idaho | $131,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an engineer make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $63.75 ($132,600 a year).
Do engineers make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $132,600 against $122,900 nationally, 8% more.
Where does Colorado rank for engineer pay?
Colorado ranks 7 of 51 states.
Which city in Colorado pays engineers the most?
Boulder, CO, with a median of $137,500 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.