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

Electrical Engineer Salary in Colorado

Median Annual in Colorado
$120,760/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$58.06/hr
▬ 0% about even with U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Colorado

groups Employed in CO
4,200
public U.S. Median
$120,630
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$117,184 #25 of 49

Electrical Engineer pay in Colorado, explained

Electrical engineers in Colorado earn a median of $120,760 per year ($58.06 per hour), in line with the national median of $120,630. Entry-level workers earn around $81,720, while the most experienced electrical engineers reach about $177,310. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Colorado.

Is $120,760 good pay in Colorado?

Adjusted for Colorado's cost of living (which runs 103% of the U.S. average), that $120,760 is worth about $117,184 in national buying power — ranking Colorado #25 for real pay (vs #16 on the sticker number).

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Electrical Engineer pay by experience in Colorado

Entry level (10th pct)
$81,720
$39.29/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$120,760
$58.06/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$177,310
$85.25/hr

Electrical Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs CO
Colorado (here) $120,760 $117,184
New Mexico $158,520 $171,908 −$37,760
Wyoming $111,740 $120,551 +$9,020
Oklahoma $107,760 $122,673 +$13,000
Nebraska $107,260 $119,042 +$13,500
Utah $105,720 $106,935 +$15,040
Kansas $102,630 $113,947 +$18,130

Electrical Engineer in Colorado: FAQ

How much do electrical engineers make in Colorado?

Electrical engineers in Colorado earn a median of $120,760 per year ($58.06 per hour), compared with $120,630 nationally.

Does Colorado pay electrical engineers well?

At $120,760, Colorado pays about the same as the national median for electrical engineers. An estimated 4,200 work in the state.

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