Mechanical Engineer Salary in Colorado
Based on 7K+ workers in Colorado
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (CO)
$108,060
$51.952/hr
vs National Average
$102,901
+5.0% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$76K – $176K
7K employed in Colorado
Salary Distribution — Mechanical Engineer in Colorado
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $76,180 |
| 25th percentile | $89,470 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $108,060 |
| 75th percentile | $137,530 |
| 90th percentile | $176,300 |
Historical Salary Trend — Mechanical Engineer in Colorado vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $100,200 |
| 2023 | $101,700 |
| 2024 | $108,060 |
| Year | Colorado Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $100,200 | $92,043 |
| 2023 | $101,700 | $97,128 |
| 2024 | $108,060 | $102,901 |