Petroleum Engineers Salary in Colorado
Ranked #3 of 16 · CO
8.3% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $170,270 ≈ $82/hr
Median annual salary $172,190
Employment 1,390
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $92,590P25 $112,070 Median $172,190P75 $214,220P90 $264,960
About 80% of petroleum engineerss in Colorado earn between $92,590 and $264,960. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean petroleum engineers salary in Colorado is $170,270, about 8.3% above the U.S. average ($157,150). That works out to roughly $82/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Colorado
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $174,580 | $179,920 | 900 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $161,940 | $151,330 | 50 |
| Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $146,850 | $162,760 | 50 |
| Greeley, CO | $132,240 | $145,690 | 300 |