Petroleum Engineer Salary in Colorado
Based on 1K+ workers in Colorado
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (CO)
$167,540
$80.548/hr
vs National Average
$131,270
+27.6% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$85K – —
1K employed in Colorado
Salary Distribution — Petroleum Engineer in Colorado
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $84,730 |
| 25th percentile | $101,030 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $167,540 |
| 75th percentile | $209,650 |
Historical Salary Trend — Petroleum Engineer in Colorado vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $136,980 |
| 2023 | $170,010 |
| 2024 | $167,540 |
| Year | Colorado Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $136,980 | $115,352 |
| 2023 | $170,010 | $127,162 |
| 2024 | $167,540 | $131,270 |