Environmental Engineers Salary in Colorado Springs, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Colorado Springs, CO

Median annual salary $114,500 +9.9% vs national
Median hourly $55.05
10th percentile $75,330
90th percentile $166,840
Employed locally 80
National median $104,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $75,330
    25th
    $93,200
    50th (median)
    $114,500
    75th
    $135,530
    90th
    $166,840

    Colorado Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Environmental Engineers salary vs area income 131% Median Environmental Engineers salary is 31% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Environmental Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $142,000
    Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area $140,760
    Bend, OR $140,590
    Midland, TX $139,230
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $138,700
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $138,090

    Nearby metros — Environmental Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $142,000
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $131,810
    District of Columbia $125,980
    Corpus Christi, TX $125,330
    Corvallis, OR $124,020
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $122,290

    Related occupations in Colorado Springs, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $97,440
    Mechanical Engineers $104,240
    Electrical Engineers $114,370
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $119,210
    Aerospace Engineers $170,080
    Industrial Engineers $102,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Environmental Engineers make per hour in Colorado Springs?

    The median hourly wage for Environmental Engineers in Colorado Springs, CO is $55.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.21 or more per hour.

    Is Colorado Springs above or below average for Environmental Engineers salaries?

    The median Environmental Engineers salary in Colorado Springs, CO is 9.9% above the national median of $104,170. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Environmental Engineers in Colorado Springs?

    Entry-level Environmental Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $75,330 per year in Colorado Springs, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $93,200.