Civil Engineers Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $104,710 +5.1% vs national
Median hourly $50.34
10th percentile $78,930
90th percentile $167,090
Employed locally 9,130
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $78,930
    25th
    $84,410
    50th (median)
    $104,710
    75th
    $135,030
    90th
    $167,090

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineers salary vs area income 102% Median Civil Engineers salary is 2% 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
    New Mexico $104,600

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Mechanical Engineers $110,530
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $129,180
    Electrical Engineers $110,570
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $98,630
    Industrial Engineers $106,800
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $79,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Denver?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Denver, CO is $50.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.33 or more per hour.

    Is Denver above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Denver, CO is 5.1% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $78,930 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $84,410.