Environmental Engineers Salary in Colorado

Environmental engineers in Colorado earn the most in Colorado Springs (average $127,180 a year) and the least in Pueblo ($78,970), across the 5 Colorado metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the environmental engineers average at $113,550 and the median at $106,890 for 1,320 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $112,910.

Environmental Engineers average salary by city in Colorado

Colorado Springs$127,180
Denver$115,430
Boulder$109,160
Fort Collins$103,630
Pueblo$78,970

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Colorado Springs	$127,180	$114,500	$93,200	$93,306	101
Denver	$115,430	$107,880	$85,640	$85,664	106
Boulder	$109,160	$103,530	$71,660	$81,529	105
Fort Collins	$103,630	$100,450	$74,890	$77,882	101
Pueblo	$78,970	$63,090	$63,080	$61,619	92

*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.

Environmental Engineers salary in other states

Environmental Engineers salary by city and state

More about pay in Colorado

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 17-2081.
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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