Computer Hardware Engineers Salary in Colorado

Computer hardware engineers in Colorado earn the most in Fort Collins (average $168,950 a year) and the least in Colorado Springs ($146,080), across the 4 Colorado metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the computer hardware engineers average at $158,480 and the median at $156,080 for 2,660 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $162,670.

Computer Hardware Engineers average salary by city in Colorado

Fort Collins$168,950
Boulder$162,060
Denver$157,600
Colorado Springs$146,080

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Fort Collins	$168,950	$168,990	$129,060	$120,018	101
Boulder	$162,060	$161,720	$132,770	$115,612	105
Denver	$157,600	$144,660	$126,470	$112,760	106
Colorado Springs	$146,080	$136,920	$107,570	$105,393	101

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Colorado's FAMLI premium and the flat monthly occupational privilege taxes of Denver, Aurora and a few other cities are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Computer Hardware Engineers salary in other states

Computer Hardware Engineers salary by city and state

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Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 17-2061.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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