verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Civil Engineer Salary in Colorado

Median Annual in Colorado
$101,420/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$48.76/hr
▲ 1% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Colorado

groups Employed in CO
13,290
public U.S. Median
$100,840
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$98,416 #33 of 51

Civil Engineer pay in Colorado, explained

Civil engineers in Colorado earn a median of $101,420 per year ($48.76 per hour), which is 1% above the national median of $100,840. Entry-level workers earn around $76,810, while the most experienced civil engineers reach about $165,230. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Colorado.

Is $101,420 good pay in Colorado?

Adjusted for Colorado's cost of living (which runs 103% of the U.S. average), that $101,420 is worth about $98,416 in national buying power — ranking Colorado #33 for real pay (vs #16 on the sticker number).

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Civil Engineer pay by experience in Colorado

Entry level (10th pct)
$76,810
$36.93/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$101,420
$48.76/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$165,230
$79.44/hr

Civil Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs CO
Colorado (here) $101,420 $98,416
New Mexico $103,900 $112,675 −$2,480
Nebraska $103,150 $114,480 −$1,730
Oklahoma $98,760 $112,428 +$2,660
Kansas $96,880 $107,563 +$4,540
Utah $96,830 $97,943 +$4,590
Wyoming $90,590 $97,733 +$10,830

Civil Engineer in Colorado: FAQ

How much do civil engineers make in Colorado?

Civil engineers in Colorado earn a median of $101,420 per year ($48.76 per hour), compared with $100,840 nationally.

Does Colorado pay civil engineers well?

At $101,420, Colorado pays 1% above the national median for civil engineers. An estimated 13,290 work in the state.

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