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Mechanical Engineer Salary in Colorado (2026)
$59.82 per hour · take-home ≈ $91,547/year ($7,629/month) for a single filer
Mechanical Engineer pay range in Colorado
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $75,100 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $95,710 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $124,430 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $149,790 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $170,810 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 7,190 Mechanical Engineer jobs in Colorado (occupation code 17-2141, “Mechanical Engineers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Colorado
A median Mechanical Engineer salary of $124,430 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 $91,547 — an effective tax rate of 26.4%.
| Gross (median) | $124,430 |
| Federal income tax | −$18,597 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$9,519 |
| Colorado state income tax | −$4,767 |
| Take-home (annual) | $91,547 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,629 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Mechanical Engineer make in Colorado?
- The median Mechanical Engineer salary in Colorado is $124,430 per year ($59.82 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $95,710 and $149,790.
- What is the take-home pay for a Mechanical Engineer in Colorado?
- On the median salary of $124,430, a single filer in Colorado takes home about $91,547 per year ($7,629 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 26.4%.
- How many Mechanical Engineer jobs are there in Colorado?
- BLS counts 7,190 Mechanical 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.