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Petroleum Engineers average salary by city in Colorado
- Denver$179,920
- Grand Junction$151,330
- Greeley$145,690
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | $179,920 | $174,580 | $119,890 | $127,033 | 106 |
| Grand Junction | $151,330 | $161,940 | $89,970 | $108,750 | 95 |
| Greeley | $145,690 | $132,240 | $93,670 | $105,143 | 100 |
*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.
Petroleum Engineers salary in other states
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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 17-2171.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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