Colorado Springs engineer salary
EstimateUpdated March 2025
What engineers earn in the Colorado Springs, CO metro, with a full breakdown by role.
Typical pay
$124,623
Colorado Springs
Top earners
$174,241
Higher end
vs national
+4% vs national
U.S. $120,395
State
CO
Colorado
Engineers in the Colorado Springs, CO metro earn an estimated $124,623, +4% vs national, with top earners near $174,241. See the full breakdown by role below, or estimate your own total compensation — the number sharpens as local engineers contribute.
Engineering pay by role in Colorado Springs
Estimated pay for each discipline in Colorado Springs. Filter the list or open a role for the full picture.
| Engineering role | Pay band (10th–90th) | Median | 90th pct | Data | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Manager Architecture & Engineering | $180,470 | $239,200 | Verified | ||
| Aerospace Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $170,080 | $203,310 | Verified | ||
| Systems Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $134,690 | $187,720 | Estimate | ||
| Robotics Engineer Emerging | $134,690 | $187,720 | Estimate | ||
| Entry-Level Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $134,690 | $187,720 | Estimate | ||
| Senior Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $134,690 | $187,720 | Estimate | ||
| Software Engineer Software & Technology | $130,170 | $183,990 | Verified | ||
| Data Engineer Emerging | $130,170 | $183,990 | Estimate | ||
| AI Engineer Emerging | $130,170 | $183,990 | Estimate | ||
| Machine Learning Engineer Emerging | $130,170 | $183,990 | Estimate | ||
| Cloud Engineer Emerging | $130,170 | $183,990 | Estimate | ||
| DevOps Engineer Emerging | $130,170 | $183,990 | Estimate | ||
| Electrical Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $114,370 | $163,800 | Verified | ||
| Mechanical Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $104,240 | $147,700 | Verified | ||
| Industrial Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $102,620 | $135,150 | Verified | ||
| Civil Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $97,440 | $150,060 | Verified |
- Verified
Engineering Manager
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$180,470
90th
$239,200
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Aerospace Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$170,080
90th
$203,310
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Systems Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$134,690
90th
$187,720
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Robotics Engineer
Emerging
Median
$134,690
90th
$187,720
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Entry-Level Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$134,690
90th
$187,720
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Senior Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$134,690
90th
$187,720
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Software Engineer
Software & Technology
Median
$130,170
90th
$183,990
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Data Engineer
Emerging
Median
$130,170
90th
$183,990
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AI Engineer
Emerging
Median
$130,170
90th
$183,990
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Machine Learning Engineer
Emerging
Median
$130,170
90th
$183,990
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Cloud Engineer
Emerging
Median
$130,170
90th
$183,990
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DevOps Engineer
Emerging
Median
$130,170
90th
$183,990
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Electrical Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$114,370
90th
$163,800
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Mechanical Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$104,240
90th
$147,700
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Industrial Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$102,620
90th
$135,150
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Civil Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$97,440
90th
$150,060
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What affects engineering pay in Colorado Springs
- ▹Local market. Colorado Springs pay runs +4% vs national for the typical engineer, usually above the Colorado statewide estimate.
- ▹Industry concentration.A metro's dominant employers (tech, defense, energy, healthcare) shift which engineering disciplines command a premium locally.
- ▹Experience & specialization. Seniority and in-demand skills swing pay well beyond the metro median — see the role table above and the calculator.
- ▹Remote work.Remote offers may anchor to a company's HQ market rather than Colorado Springs, raising or lowering local pay.
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Engineer salaries in Colorado Springs — FAQ
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Source details
BLS publishes no single "engineer" occupation. This blends the published medians of 7 engineering occupations in Colorado Springs, CO, weighted by local employment (9,700 jobs).
Benchmarks come from published government wage data via BLS OEWS. Local and emerging-role figures are labeled estimates. Full methodology →