Electrical Engineers Salary in Northwest Colorado

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

Median annual salary $110,140 -1.6% vs national
Median hourly $52.95
10th percentile $79,370
90th percentile $151,940
Employed locally 30
National median $111,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $79,370
    25th
    $95,610
    50th (median)
    $110,140
    75th
    $134,790
    90th
    $151,940

    Top-paying metros for Electrical Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $186,920
    Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA $167,010
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $163,840
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $156,670
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $151,040
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $150,670

    Related occupations in Northwest Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $85,810
    Civil Engineers $101,440
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $58,640
    Surveyors $74,790
    Landscape Architects $63,320
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians $74,570

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electrical Engineers make per hour in Northwest Colorado?

    The median hourly wage for Electrical Engineers in Northwest Colorado is $52.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $68.17 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Colorado above or below average for Electrical Engineers salaries?

    The median Electrical Engineers salary in Northwest Colorado is 1.6% below the national median of $111,910. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Electrical Engineers in Northwest Colorado?

    Entry-level Electrical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $79,370 per year in Northwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $95,610.