Civil Engineers Salary in Grand Junction, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Grand Junction, CO

Median annual salary $92,450 -7.2% vs national
Median hourly $44.45
10th percentile $72,520
90th percentile $129,070
Employed locally 190
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $72,520
    25th
    $77,080
    50th (median)
    $92,450
    75th
    $113,670
    90th
    $129,070

    Grand Junction economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,485 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineers salary vs area income 129% Median Civil Engineers salary is 29% 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 Grand Junction, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Mechanical Engineers$88,290
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians$44,150
    Surveyors$70,480
    Industrial Engineers$94,550
    Petroleum Engineers$161,940
    Architectural and Civil Drafters$66,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Grand Junction?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Grand Junction, CO is $44.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.05 or more per hour.

    Is Grand Junction above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Grand Junction, CO is 7.2% 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 Grand Junction?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $72,520 per year in Grand Junction, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,080.