Electrical Engineers Salary in Southwest Colorado

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

Median annual salary $114,630 +2.4% vs national
Median hourly $55.11
10th percentile $69,710
90th percentile $137,100
Employed locally 40
National median $111,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $69,710
    25th
    $95,610
    50th (median)
    $114,630
    75th
    $131,150
    90th
    $137,100

    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 Southwest Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $96,460
    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

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Electrical Engineers in Southwest Colorado is $55.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $69.25 or more per hour.

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

    The median Electrical Engineers salary in Southwest Colorado is 2.4% above 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 Southwest Colorado?

    Entry-level Electrical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $69,710 per year in Southwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $95,610.