How much does an engineer make in Colorado Springs?
$129,800a year
Median yearly pay for engineers in the Colorado Springs, CO metro area. That is $62.40 an hour or $10,820 a month.
- Hourly
- $62.40
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 41 of 248
- Jobs in the area
- 440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,000Median: $129,800Highest 10%: $195,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,000 | $28.37 | |
| 25th | $96,970 | $46.62 | |
| Median | $129,800 | $62.40 | |
| 75th | $161,800 | $77.79 | |
| 90th | $195,200 | $93.84 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for engineers.
| Boulder, CO | $137,500 |
| Denver, CO | $131,700 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $129,900 |
Related jobs in Colorado Springs
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Aerospace Engineer | $152,000 |
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $136,900 |
| Electronics Engineer | $119,300 |
| Electrical Engineer | $118,300 |
| Environmental Engineer | $114,500 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $109,400 |
| Industrial Engineer | $105,300 |
| Architect | $97,080 |
| Civil Engineer | $94,840 |
| Surveyor | $79,530 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an engineer make an hour in Colorado Springs?
The median hourly pay in the Colorado Springs, CO metro area is $62.40 ($129,800 a year).
Do engineers make more in Colorado Springs than the national average?
Yes: $129,800 against $122,900 nationally, 6% more.
How does Colorado Springs compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $132,600, so Colorado Springs pays 2% less.
Where does Colorado Springs rank for engineer pay?
41 of 248 metro areas with data.
How much does an engineer make starting out in Colorado Springs?
The lowest-paid 10% make $59,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $195,200 or more.
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.