Industrial Engineers pay in Colorado
In Colorado, the median pay for industrial engineers is $52.77 an hour ($109,750 a year). About 5,200 people work in this job there.
That is 7% higher than the U.S. median ($102,440). Colorado ranks 11th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for industrial engineers in Colorado
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $38.69 | $80,480 |
| 25% of workers | $45.75 | $95,160 |
| Half of workers (median) | $52.77 | $109,750 |
| 75% of workers | $64.08 | $133,290 |
| 90% of workers | $76.92 | $159,990 |
Industrial Engineers pay in Colorado metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $131,870 | 650 |
| Boulder | $117,160 | 960 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $108,680 | 2,500 |
| Colorado Springs | $105,320 | 560 |
| Pueblo | $104,810 | 120 |
| Greeley | $104,410 | 220 |
| Grand Junction | $84,670 | 60 |
Colorado unemployment rate: 4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for industrial engineers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +12.4% over ten years, much faster than average · about 23,100 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 |
| 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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