Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| Colorado | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $101,420 | $102,499 | -1% |
| Median hourly wage | $48.76 | $49.28 | -1% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $98,371.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | $105,479 | $71,500 | $137,500 | 115 |
| Colorado Springs | $95,890 | $65,000 | $125,000 | 105 |
The median annual salary for a Civil Engineer in Colorado is $101,420, or about $48.76 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Civil Engineers is $102,499. Colorado is -1% below the national median.
Entry-level civil engineers in Colorado typically earn from $71,500 depending on the city and employer.
With 13,290 civil engineer jobs on record and a median salary of $101,420, Colorado offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, civil engineers rank 129 of the 738 occupations reported in Colorado — higher than 83% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Petroleum Engineers at $172,190, Aerospace Engineers at $156,190, Computer Hardware Engineers at $156,080 — all figures are median annual wages for Colorado.
No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. Colorado levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average).
By median annual wage, civil engineers rank 129 of the 738 occupations reported in Colorado — higher than 83% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in Colorado | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Petroleum Engineers | $172,190 | $1,390 |
| Aerospace Engineers | $156,190 | $4,070 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $156,080 | $2,660 |
| Engineers, All Other | $132,590 | $2,540 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $127,010 | $6,080 |
| Chemical Engineers | $125,800 | $720 |
Colorado levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average).
Ranking and comparison figures come from the same BLS OEWS release as the rest of this page, which covers 738 occupations in Colorado.