Petroleum Engineers pay in Colorado
In Colorado, the median pay for petroleum engineers is $82.78 an hour ($172,190 a year). About 1,390 people work in this job there.
That is 19% higher than the U.S. median ($144,910). Colorado ranks 3rd of 16 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for petroleum engineers in Colorado
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $44.51 | $92,590 |
| 25% of workers | $53.88 | $112,070 |
| Half of workers (median) | $82.78 | $172,190 |
| 75% of workers | $102.99 | $214,220 |
| 90% of workers | $127.39 | $264,960 |
Petroleum Engineers pay in Colorado metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $174,580 | 900 |
| Grand Junction | $161,940 | 50 |
| Greeley | $132,240 | 300 |
Colorado unemployment rate: 4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for petroleum engineers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +2% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 1,000 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 |
| Electrical Engineers | $120,760 |
| Aerospace Engineers | $156,190 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $156,080 |
| Engineers, All Other | $132,590 |
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