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

Mechanical Engineer Salary in Colorado

Median Annual in Colorado
$124,430/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$59.82/hr
▲ 20% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Colorado

groups Employed in CO
7,190
public U.S. Median
$104,110
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$120,745 #7 of 51

Mechanical Engineer pay in Colorado, explained

Mechanical engineers in Colorado earn a median of $124,430 per year ($59.82 per hour), which is 20% above the national median of $104,110. Entry-level workers earn around $75,100, while the most experienced mechanical engineers reach about $170,810. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Colorado.

Is $124,430 good pay in Colorado?

Adjusted for Colorado's cost of living (which runs 103% of the U.S. average), that $124,430 is worth about $120,745 in national buying power — ranking Colorado #7 for real pay (vs #5 on the sticker number).

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Mechanical Engineer pay by experience in Colorado

Entry level (10th pct)
$75,100
$36.11/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$124,430
$59.82/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$170,810
$82.12/hr

Mechanical Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs CO
Colorado (here) $124,430 $120,745
New Mexico $157,710 $171,030 −$33,280
Wyoming $117,750 $127,035 +$6,680
Utah $102,500 $103,678 +$21,930
Oklahoma $101,850 $115,945 +$22,580
Nebraska $88,060 $97,733 +$36,370
Kansas $86,260 $95,772 +$38,170

Mechanical Engineer in Colorado: FAQ

How much do mechanical engineers make in Colorado?

Mechanical engineers in Colorado earn a median of $124,430 per year ($59.82 per hour), compared with $104,110 nationally.

Does Colorado pay mechanical engineers well?

At $124,430, Colorado pays 20% above the national median for mechanical engineers. An estimated 7,190 work in the state.

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