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Mechanical Engineers average salary by city in Colorado
- Boulder$131,980
- Denver$126,140
- Colorado Springs$120,800
- Greeley$117,090
- Fort Collins$111,030
- Pueblo$106,390
- Grand Junction$103,020
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder | $131,980 | $124,360 | $97,800 | $96,376 | 105 |
| Denver | $126,140 | $128,180 | $98,600 | $92,641 | 106 |
| Colorado Springs | $120,800 | $109,370 | $92,440 | $89,206 | 101 |
| Greeley | $117,090 | $108,500 | $93,030 | $86,759 | 100 |
| Fort Collins | $111,030 | $102,820 | $84,090 | $82,763 | 101 |
| Pueblo | $106,390 | $105,580 | $90,200 | $79,703 | 92 |
| Grand Junction | $103,020 | $105,210 | $72,340 | $77,480 | 95 |
*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.
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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 17-2141.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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