CO · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 17-2071

Electrical Engineers Salary in Colorado

Median Annual Salary $112,880 +1% above national average (national: $111,910)
$120,020Mean Annual
$54Median Hourly
4,770Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$112,880
$79,630
10th pct.
$169,060
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$79,630$38.28
25th percentile$94,490$45.43
50th percentile (median)$112,880$54.27
75th percentile$139,300$66.97
90th percentile (top earners)$169,060$81.28
Mean (average)$120,020$57.70

How Colorado Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Colorado
Colorado (current) $112,880
New Mexico $143,850 +27%
California $140,360 +24%
District of Columbia $138,860 +23%
New Hampshire $131,790 +17%
Washington $130,730 +16%
Idaho $128,960 +14%
Massachusetts $126,010 +12%
New Jersey $125,120 +11%

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Related Occupations in Colorado

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Construction Managers $113,520 13,150
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $114,600 5,580
School Psychologists $111,060 1,370
Facilities Managers $116,830 1,930
Speech-Language Pathologists $108,070 4,260
Mechanical Engineers $108,060 6,850

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Electrical Engineers salary in Colorado?

The mean electrical engineers salary in Colorado is $120,020 per year. The median (middle) salary is $112,880 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Electrical Engineers in Colorado?

Entry-level electrical engineerss (10th percentile) in Colorado typically earn around $79,630 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $94,490 per year.

What is the highest Electrical Engineers salary in Colorado?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Colorado make approximately $169,060 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $139,300 per year.

How does the Colorado Electrical Engineers salary compare to the national average?

The median electrical engineers salary in Colorado is $112,880, which is +1% above national average of $111,910.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes