Civil Engineers Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $102,990 +3.4% vs national
Median hourly $49.51
10th percentile $69,820
90th percentile $158,150
Employed locally 580
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $69,820
    25th
    $81,540
    50th (median)
    $102,990
    75th
    $132,950
    90th
    $158,150

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineers salary vs area income 100% Median Civil Engineers salary is 0% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Civil Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $130,310
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $129,260
    Redding, CA $127,130
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $126,560
    Napa, CA $122,820
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $121,170

    Nearby metros — Civil Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $126,560
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $112,020
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $107,930
    Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area $107,750
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $107,040
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $104,710

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Aerospace Engineers$143,210
    Mechanical Engineers$110,650
    Industrial Engineers$110,710
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$138,600
    Electrical Engineers$127,670
    Computer Hardware Engineers$142,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Boulder?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Boulder, CO is $49.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.03 or more per hour.

    Is Boulder above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Boulder, CO is 3.4% above the national median of $99,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Civil Engineers in Boulder?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $69,820 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,540.