Materials Engineer Salary in Colorado
Based on 540+ workers in Colorado
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (CO)
$121,430
$58.38/hr
vs National Average
$104,882
+15.8% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$77K – $184K
540 employed in Colorado
Salary Distribution — Materials Engineer in Colorado
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $76,740 |
| 25th percentile | $91,120 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $121,430 |
| 75th percentile | $165,170 |
| 90th percentile | $183,630 |
Historical Salary Trend — Materials Engineer in Colorado vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $102,660 |
| 2024 | $121,430 |
| Year | Colorado Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $102,660 | $94,212 |
| 2024 | $121,430 | $104,882 |