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

Industrial Engineer Salary in Colorado

Median Annual in Colorado
$109,750/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$52.77/hr
▲ 7% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Colorado

groups Employed in CO
5,200
public U.S. Median
$102,440
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$106,500 #29 of 51

Industrial Engineer pay in Colorado, explained

Industrial engineers in Colorado earn a median of $109,750 per year ($52.77 per hour), which is 7% above the national median of $102,440. Entry-level workers earn around $80,480, while the most experienced industrial engineers reach about $159,990. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Colorado.

Is $109,750 good pay in Colorado?

Adjusted for Colorado's cost of living (which runs 103% of the U.S. average), that $109,750 is worth about $106,500 in national buying power — ranking Colorado #29 for real pay (vs #11 on the sticker number).

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Industrial Engineer pay by experience in Colorado

Entry level (10th pct)
$80,480
$38.69/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$109,750
$52.77/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$159,990
$76.92/hr

Industrial Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs CO
Colorado (here) $109,750 $106,500
New Mexico $128,090 $138,908 −$18,340
Wyoming $122,070 $131,696 −$12,320
Utah $103,940 $105,134 +$5,810
Kansas $99,830 $110,838 +$9,920
Nebraska $98,170 $108,953 +$11,580
Oklahoma $97,510 $111,005 +$12,240

Industrial Engineer in Colorado: FAQ

How much do industrial engineers make in Colorado?

Industrial engineers in Colorado earn a median of $109,750 per year ($52.77 per hour), compared with $102,440 nationally.

Does Colorado pay industrial engineers well?

At $109,750, Colorado pays 7% above the national median for industrial engineers. An estimated 5,200 work in the state.

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