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Civil Engineer Salary in Colorado (2026)
$48.76 per hour · take-home ≈ $76,425/year ($6,369/month) for a single filer
Civil Engineer pay range in Colorado
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $76,810 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $82,830 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $101,420 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $132,200 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $165,230 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 13,290 Civil Engineer jobs in Colorado (occupation code 17-2051, “Civil Engineers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Colorado
A median Civil Engineer salary of $101,420 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Colorado state income tax, a single filer keeps about $76,425 — an effective tax rate of 24.6%.
| Gross (median) | $101,420 |
| Federal income tax | −$13,482 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,759 |
| Colorado state income tax | −$3,754 |
| Take-home (annual) | $76,425 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,369 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Civil Engineer make in Colorado?
- The median Civil Engineer salary in Colorado is $101,420 per year ($48.76 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $82,830 and $132,200.
- What is the take-home pay for a Civil Engineer in Colorado?
- On the median salary of $101,420, a single filer in Colorado takes home about $76,425 per year ($6,369 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.6%.
- How many Civil Engineer jobs are there in Colorado?
- BLS counts 13,290 Civil Engineer jobs in Colorado in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Colorado state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Colorado.