Mechanical Engineer salary in Colorado
The median annual wage for mechanical engineers in Colorado is $124,430, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 estimates — above the national median of $104,110. Colorado ranks 5 of 50 states and DC with published data for this occupation.
Median
$124,430
25th percentile
$95,710
75th percentile
$149,790
90th percentile
$170,810
Employment and national comparison
| Employment in Colorado | 7,190 |
|---|---|
| Mean annual wage in Colorado | $124,410 |
| National median | $104,110 |
| National employment | 296,810 |
Metro areas in Colorado
- Denver, CO: median $128,180
States with similar pay for mechanical engineers
- Alaska: median $124,340
- Delaware: median $125,130
- Maryland: median $122,870
- Louisiana: median $119,540
- Massachusetts: median $119,300
- California: median $130,900
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates; state, metropolitan area and national files from https://www.bls.gov/oes/tables.htm. State estimates are for BLS occupation "Mechanical Engineers" (17-2141), cross-industry, all ownerships. Retrieved 2026-10-02. Where BLS does not publish a numeric estimate (suppressed, or reported only as at or above $239,200) the value is shown as —.