How much does a petroleum engineer make in Colorado?
$172,200a year
Median yearly pay for petroleum engineers in Colorado. That is $82.78 an hour or $14,350 a month.
- Hourly
- $82.78
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 16
- Jobs in the state
- 1,390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $92,590Median: $172,200Highest 10%: $265,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $92,590 | $44.51 | |
| 25th | $112,100 | $53.88 | |
| Median | $172,200 | $82.78 | |
| 75th | $214,200 | $102.99 | |
| 90th | $265,000 | $127.38 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Denver, CO | $174,600 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $161,900 |
| Greeley, CO | $132,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for petroleum engineers.
| 1. Alaska | $206,300 |
| 2. Utah | $172,800 |
| 3. Colorado | $172,200 |
| 4. Texas | $164,900 |
| 5. Oklahoma | $153,000 |
| 6. California | $143,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a petroleum engineer make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $82.78 ($172,200 a year).
Do petroleum engineers make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $172,200 against $144,900 nationally, 19% more.
Where does Colorado rank for petroleum engineer pay?
Colorado ranks 3 of 16 states.
Which city in Colorado pays petroleum engineers the most?
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, with a median of $174,600 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.