Mechanical Engineers Salary in Colorado Springs, CO

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

Median annual salary $104,240 +1.9% vs national
Median hourly $50.12
10th percentile $67,850
90th percentile $147,700
Employed locally 820
National median $102,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,850
    25th
    $80,550
    50th (median)
    $104,240
    75th
    $135,800
    90th
    $147,700

    Colorado Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Mechanical Engineers salary vs area income 120% Median Mechanical Engineers salary is 20% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Mechanical Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $181,480
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $147,730
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $145,640
    New Mexico $141,490
    Salinas, CA $141,420
    Baton Rouge, LA $132,850

    Nearby metros — Mechanical Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $181,480
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $145,640
    New Mexico $141,490
    District of Columbia $130,000
    Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $123,490
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $122,920

    Related occupations in Colorado Springs, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $97,440
    Electrical Engineers $114,370
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $119,210
    Aerospace Engineers $170,080
    Industrial Engineers $102,620
    Computer Hardware Engineers $137,270

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mechanical Engineers in Colorado Springs, CO is $50.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.24 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mechanical Engineers salary in Colorado Springs, CO is 1.9% above the national median of $102,320. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Mechanical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $67,850 per year in Colorado Springs, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,550.