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Electrical Engineer Salary in Colorado (2026)
$58.06 per hour · take-home ≈ $89,180/year ($7,432/month) for a single filer
Colorado ranks 16th of 51 states for Electrical Engineer pay, with a median about 2% above the national average. Of the 4,200 Electrical Engineer jobs BLS counts in Colorado, the typical worker earns $120,760 a year — though pay ranges from $81,720 for newcomers to $177,310 at the top.
Electrical Engineer pay range in Colorado
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $81,720 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $98,090 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $120,760 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $147,040 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $177,310 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,200 Electrical Engineer jobs in Colorado (occupation code 17-2071, “Electrical Engineers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Colorado
A median Electrical Engineer salary of $120,760 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 $89,180 — an effective tax rate of 26.2%.
| Gross (median) | $120,760 |
| Federal income tax | −$17,737 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$9,238 |
| Colorado state income tax | −$4,605 |
| Take-home (annual) | $89,180 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,432 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Electrical Engineer make in Colorado?
- The median Electrical Engineer salary in Colorado is $120,760 per year ($58.06 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $98,090 and $147,040.
- What is the take-home pay for a Electrical Engineer in Colorado?
- On the median salary of $120,760, a single filer in Colorado takes home about $89,180 per year ($7,432 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 26.2%.
- How many Electrical Engineer jobs are there in Colorado?
- BLS counts 4,200 Electrical 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.