Petroleum Engineers Salary in Colorado
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 4 metro areas • Colorado
Petroleum Engineers in Colorado earn a median salary of $152,443 per year on average across 4 metro and nonmetro areas, +7.9% vs the national median of $141,280. An estimated 1,190 petroleum engineers are employed across Colorado, with salaries ranging from $132,240 to $168,740 depending on location.
$152,443
Avg median salary in Colorado
$168,740
Highest paying metro
$132,240
Lowest paying metro
1,190
Employed in Colorado
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inPetroleum Engineers salaries by city in Colorado
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver, CO | $168,740 | $114,720 | $219,260 | 790 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $161,940 | $89,970 | $191,220 | 50 |
| Northwest Colorado | $146,850 | $146,850 | $189,390 | 50 |
| Greeley, CO | $132,240 | $93,670 | $197,290 | 300 |