Aerospace Engineers Salary in Colorado
Aerospace Engineers in Colorado earn a median of $156,190 a year, +16% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $156,190
- vs. U.S. median
- +16% ($134,960)
- Rank among states
- 6 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 4,070
Pay range in Colorado
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $101,970; the top 10% earn over $210,410. Nationally the range is $86,700 to $205,890.
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Aerospace Engineers pay in Colorado
How much do aerospace engineers make in Colorado?
The median is $156,190 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $101,970 and the top 10% earn over $210,410. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Colorado a good state for aerospace engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 6 of 41 (+16% vs. the national median of $134,960). Living costs are not included.