How much does a mechanical engineer make in Colorado?
$124,400a year
Median yearly pay for mechanical engineers in Colorado. That is $59.82 an hour or $10,370 a month.
- Hourly
- $59.82
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $75,100Median: $124,400Highest 10%: $170,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $75,100 | $36.11 | |
| 25th | $95,710 | $46.01 | |
| Median | $124,400 | $59.82 | |
| 75th | $149,800 | $72.01 | |
| 90th | $170,800 | $82.12 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Denver, CO | $128,200 |
| Boulder, CO | $124,400 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $109,400 |
| Greeley, CO | $108,500 |
| Pueblo, CO | $105,600 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $105,200 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $102,800 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for mechanical engineers.
| 2. District of Columbia | $133,300 |
| 3. California | $130,900 |
| 4. Delaware | $125,100 |
| 5. Colorado | $124,400 |
| 6. Alaska | $124,300 |
| 7. Maryland | $122,900 |
| 8. Louisiana | $119,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mechanical engineer make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $59.82 ($124,400 a year).
Do mechanical engineers make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $124,400 against $104,100 nationally, 20% more.
Where does Colorado rank for mechanical engineer pay?
Colorado ranks 5 of 51 states.
Which city in Colorado pays mechanical engineers the most?
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, with a median of $128,200 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.