Mechanical Engineer Salary in Denver, CO
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The median mechanical engineer in the Denver area earns $128,180 a year ($61.63 an hour), 23% above the U.S. median ($104,110) and 3% above the Colorado median ($124,430). Half of the 4,530 mechanical engineers there earn between $98,600 and $149,790.
| Annual pay | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $74,880 | $75,100 | $73,990 |
| 25th percentile | $98,600 | $95,710 | $84,130 |
| Median | $128,180 | $124,430 | $104,110 |
| 75th percentile | $149,790 | $149,790 | $132,590 |
| 90th percentile | $168,850 | $170,810 | $164,340 |
| Average | $126,140 | $124,410 | $113,610 |
| Jobs | 4,530 | 7,190 | 296,810 |
Denver, CO ranks 3rd of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for mechanical engineer pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($168,030).
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Check my payMechanical engineer pay in other cities
- San Jose, CA: $168,030
- San Francisco, CA: $161,370
- Washington, DC: $126,990
- Seattle, WA: $126,590
- Houston, TX: $125,350
- Los Angeles, CA: $123,900
- San Diego, CA: $121,750
- Sacramento, CA: $120,970
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Similar jobs in Denver, CO
- Civil Engineer: $104,710
- Industrial Engineer: $108,680
- Electrical Engineer: $119,020
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.