SOC 17-2051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Civil Engineers — Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO · 5 metro areas compared
The median wage here is $94,840 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $100,840.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage here is $94,840 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $100,840. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $77,990 and $128,950. The lowest tenth earn under $67,750, while the highest tenth earn more than $164,520.
The area has 1,100 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 3.5 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Denver records the highest median at $104,710. Of the 486 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 103rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $67,750 | −32.8% |
| 25th | $77,990 | −22.7% |
| Median (50th) | $94,840 | −6.0% |
| 75th | $128,950 | +27.9% |
| 90th | $164,520 | +63.1% |
| Mean | $106,010 | +5.1% |
Other metro areas in Colorado
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denver | $104,710 | 9,130 | |
| 2 | Pueblo | $102,430 | 130 | |
| 3 | Fort Collins | $94,720 | 680 | |
| 4 | Greeley | $92,680 | 370 | |
| 5 | Grand Junction | $92,450 | 190 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Colorado Springs run 3.1% above the national average, so the median of $94,840 buys what $91,988 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 8.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$94,840as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$91,988US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $94,840 a year, 6.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $67,750 to $164,520 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,100 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Denver, at $104,710.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Civil Engineers in Colorado Springs, CO?
The median annual wage is $94,840, or $45.60 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 $100,840, so pay in Colorado Springs, CO is 6.0% lower. 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 $164,520 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $67,750 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 Denver, at $104,710 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,100 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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