Civil Engineers Salary in Colorado Springs, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Colorado Springs, CO

Median annual salary $97,440 -2.2% vs national
Median hourly $46.85
10th percentile $73,180
90th percentile $150,060
Employed locally 970
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $73,180
    25th
    $77,010
    50th (median)
    $97,440
    75th
    $121,870
    90th
    $150,060

    Colorado Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineers salary vs area income 112% Median Civil Engineers salary is 12% 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 Colorado Springs, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Mechanical Engineers $104,240
    Electrical Engineers $114,370
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $119,210
    Aerospace Engineers $170,080
    Industrial Engineers $102,620
    Computer Hardware Engineers $137,270

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Colorado Springs?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Colorado Springs, CO is $46.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.09 or more per hour.

    Is Colorado Springs above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Colorado Springs, CO is 2.2% below 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 Colorado Springs?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $73,180 per year in Colorado Springs, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,010.