How much does a materials engineer make in Colorado?
$124,000a year
Median yearly pay for materials engineers in Colorado. That is $59.63 an hour or $10,340 a month.
- Hourly
- $59.63
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 810
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,710Median: $124,000Highest 10%: $180,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,710 | $31.11 | |
| 25th | $94,640 | $45.50 | |
| Median | $124,000 | $59.63 | |
| 75th | $164,600 | $79.15 | |
| 90th | $180,500 | $86.78 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boulder, CO | $151,900 |
| Denver, CO | $125,800 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $94,700 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for materials engineers.
| 6. California | $128,500 |
| 7. Illinois | $126,600 |
| 8. New York | $125,900 |
| 9. Colorado | $124,000 |
| 10. Alaska | $123,400 |
| 11. Oregon | $122,900 |
| 12. Connecticut | $122,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a materials engineer make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $59.63 ($124,000 a year).
Do materials engineers make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $124,000 against $112,900 nationally, 10% more.
Where does Colorado rank for materials engineer pay?
Colorado ranks 9 of 45 states.
Which city in Colorado pays materials engineers the most?
Boulder, CO, with a median of $151,900 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.