Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Colorado | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $103,370 | $98,482 | +5% |
| Median hourly wage | $49.70 | $47.35 | +5% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $100,262.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Network Engineer in Colorado is $103,370, or about $49.70 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Network Engineers is $98,482. Colorado is +5% above the national median.
Entry-level network engineers in Colorado typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 8,360 network engineer jobs on record and a median salary of $103,370, Colorado offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.