Mechanical Engineers pay in Boulder
In Boulder (CO), the median pay for mechanical engineers is $59.79 an hour ($124,360 a year). About 1,130 people work in this job there.
That is 19% higher than the U.S. median ($104,110). It is about the same as the Colorado median ($124,430).
Pay range for mechanical engineers in Boulder (CO)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $38.21 | $79,480 |
| 25% of workers | $47.02 | $97,800 |
| Half of workers (median) | $59.79 | $124,360 |
| 75% of workers | $77.79 | $161,810 |
| 90% of workers | $94.61 | $196,790 |
Mechanical Engineers pay in Colorado metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $128,180 | 4,530 |
| Boulder (this page) | $124,360 | 1,130 |
| Colorado Springs | $109,370 | 500 |
| Greeley | $108,500 | 150 |
| Pueblo | $105,580 | 70 |
| Grand Junction | $105,210 | 90 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $102,820 | 450 |
Colorado unemployment rate: 4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for mechanical engineers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +11.2% over ten years, much faster than average · about 17,800 openings a year (BLS)
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