Civil Engineers Salary in Southwest Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $96,460 -3.1% vs national
Median hourly $46.37
10th percentile $70,140
90th percentile $132,000
Employed locally 180
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $70,140
    25th
    $77,430
    50th (median)
    $96,460
    75th
    $113,040
    90th
    $132,000

    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

    Related occupations in Southwest Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $73,520
    Surveyors $62,630
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $42,170
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $68,380
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians $59,020
    Cartographers and Photogrammetrists $80,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Southwest Colorado is $46.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.14 or more per hour.

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

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Southwest Colorado is 3.1% 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 Southwest Colorado?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $70,140 per year in Southwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,430.