Civil Engineers pay in Colorado
In Colorado, the median pay for civil engineers is $48.76 an hour ($101,420 a year). About 13,290 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($100,840). Colorado ranks 16th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for civil engineers in Colorado
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $36.93 | $76,810 |
| 25% of workers | $39.82 | $82,830 |
| Half of workers (median) | $48.76 | $101,420 |
| 75% of workers | $63.56 | $132,200 |
| 90% of workers | $79.44 | $165,230 |
Civil Engineers pay in Colorado metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $104,710 | 9,130 |
| Pueblo | $102,430 | 130 |
| Colorado Springs | $94,840 | 1,100 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $94,720 | 680 |
| Greeley | $92,680 | 370 |
| Grand Junction | $92,450 | 190 |
Colorado unemployment rate: 4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for civil engineers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +6.4% over ten years, faster than average · about 22,700 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Colorado
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineers | $124,430 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $127,010 |
| Industrial Engineers | $109,750 |
| Electrical Engineers | $120,760 |
| Aerospace Engineers | $156,190 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $156,080 |
| Engineers, All Other | $132,590 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $172,190 |
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