Mechanical Engineers Salary in Colorado
Ranked #6 of 51 · CO
9.5% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $124,410 ≈ $60/hr
Median annual salary $124,430
Employment 7,190
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $75,100P25 $95,710 Median $124,430P75 $149,790P90 $170,810
About 80% of mechanical engineerss in Colorado earn between $75,100 and $170,810. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean mechanical engineers salary in Colorado is $124,410, about 9.5% above the U.S. average ($113,610). That works out to roughly $60/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Colorado
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $128,180 | $126,140 | 4,530 |
| Boulder, CO | $124,360 | $131,980 | 1,130 |
| Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $123,490 | $108,600 | — |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $109,370 | $120,800 | 500 |
| Greeley, CO | $108,500 | $117,090 | 150 |
| Pueblo, CO | $105,580 | $106,390 | 70 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $105,210 | $103,020 | 90 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $102,820 | $111,030 | 450 |