Civil Engineers Salary in Fort Collins, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fort Collins-Loveland, CO

Median annual salary $97,740 -1.9% vs national
Median hourly $46.99
10th percentile $56,760
90th percentile $140,570
Employed locally 660
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,760
    25th
    $77,280
    50th (median)
    $97,740
    75th
    $115,770
    90th
    $140,570

    Fort Collins economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $91,364 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineers salary vs area income 107% Median Civil Engineers salary is 7% 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 Fort Collins, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer Hardware Engineers $165,020
    Mechanical Engineers $101,020
    Industrial Engineers $110,830
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $118,650
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $72,600
    Electrical Engineers $121,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Fort Collins?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Fort Collins, CO is $46.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $70.57 or more per hour.

    Is Fort Collins above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Fort Collins, CO is 1.9% 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 Fort Collins?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $56,760 per year in Fort Collins, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,280.