SOC 17-3022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians — Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO · 6 metro areas compared
The median wage for Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Colorado Springs, CO is $69,860 per year, close to the national median of $64,950 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Colorado Springs, CO is $69,860 per year, close to the national median of $64,950 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $43,190 at the tenth percentile to more than $102,200 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $46,460 to $80,280.
Employment stands at 170, or 0.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Greeley leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $72,310. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 180th of 486 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,190 | −33.5% |
| 25th | $46,460 | −28.5% |
| Median (50th) | $69,860 | +7.6% |
| 75th | $80,280 | +23.6% |
| 90th | $102,200 | +57.4% |
| Mean | $70,890 | +9.1% |
Other metro areas in Colorado
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greeley | $72,310 | 60 | |
| 2 | Pueblo | $69,490 | 40 | |
| 3 | Grand Junction | $68,070 | 40 | |
| 4 | Boulder | $60,370 | — | |
| 5 | Denver | $59,050 | 1,260 | |
| 6 | Fort Collins | $57,720 | 60 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Colorado Springs run 3.1% above the national average, so the median of $69,860 buys what $67,759 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 4.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$69,860as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$67,759US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $69,860 a year, 7.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $43,190 to $102,200 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 170 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Greeley, at $72,310.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Colorado Springs, CO?
The median annual wage is $69,860, or $33.59 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $64,950, so pay in Colorado Springs, CO is 7.6% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Colorado Springs, CO earns more than $102,200 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $43,190 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Greeley, at $72,310 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 170 jobs in this occupation in Colorado Springs, CO. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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