Electrical Engineers pay in Colorado
In Colorado, the median pay for electrical engineers is $58.06 an hour ($120,760 a year). About 4,200 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($120,630). Colorado ranks 16th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for electrical engineers in Colorado
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $39.29 | $81,720 |
| 25% of workers | $47.16 | $98,090 |
| Half of workers (median) | $58.06 | $120,760 |
| 75% of workers | $70.69 | $147,040 |
| 90% of workers | $85.24 | $177,310 |
Electrical Engineers pay in Colorado metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Boulder | $130,170 | 530 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $125,560 | 200 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $119,020 | 2,620 |
| Pueblo | $118,520 | 0 |
| Colorado Springs | $118,250 | 540 |
| Greeley | $117,990 | 80 |
Colorado unemployment rate: 4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for electrical engineers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +9.9% over ten years, much faster than average · about 11,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Colorado
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineers | $101,420 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $124,430 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $127,010 |
| Industrial Engineers | $109,750 |
| Aerospace Engineers | $156,190 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $156,080 |
| Engineers, All Other | $132,590 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $172,190 |
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