Grand Junction engineer salary
EstimateUpdated March 2025
What engineers earn in the Grand Junction, CO metro, with a full breakdown by role.
Typical pay
$102,576
Grand Junction
Top earners
$144,541
Higher end
vs national
-15% vs national
U.S. $120,395
State
CO
Colorado
Engineers in the Grand Junction, CO metro earn an estimated $102,576, -15% vs national, with top earners near $144,541. 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 Grand Junction
Estimated pay for each discipline in Grand Junction. Filter the list or open a role for the full picture.
| Engineering role | Pay band (10th–90th) | Median | 90th pct | Data | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer Software & Technology | $118,320 | $160,780 | Verified | ||
| Data Engineer Emerging | $118,320 | $160,780 | Estimate | ||
| AI Engineer Emerging | $118,320 | $160,780 | Estimate | ||
| Machine Learning Engineer Emerging | $118,320 | $160,780 | Estimate | ||
| Cloud Engineer Emerging | $118,320 | $160,780 | Estimate | ||
| DevOps Engineer Emerging | $118,320 | $160,780 | Estimate | ||
| Industrial Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $94,550 | $127,740 | Verified | ||
| Mechanical Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $88,290 | $128,600 | Verified | ||
| Electrical Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $86,070 | $149,790 | Verified |
- Verified
Software Engineer
Software & Technology
Median
$118,320
90th
$160,780
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Data Engineer
Emerging
Median
$118,320
90th
$160,780
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AI Engineer
Emerging
Median
$118,320
90th
$160,780
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Machine Learning Engineer
Emerging
Median
$118,320
90th
$160,780
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Cloud Engineer
Emerging
Median
$118,320
90th
$160,780
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DevOps Engineer
Emerging
Median
$118,320
90th
$160,780
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Industrial Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$94,550
90th
$127,740
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Mechanical Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$88,290
90th
$128,600
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Electrical Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$86,070
90th
$149,790
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What affects engineering pay in Grand Junction
- ▹Local market. Grand Junction pay runs -15% 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 Grand Junction, raising or lowering local pay.
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Engineer salaries in Grand Junction — FAQ
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Source details
BLS publishes no single "engineer" occupation. This blends the published medians of 4 engineering occupations in Grand Junction, CO, weighted by local employment (400 jobs).
Benchmarks come from published government wage data via BLS OEWS. Local and emerging-role figures are labeled estimates. Full methodology →