Automotive Engineering Technicians Salary in Colorado
Automotive Engineering Technicians in Colorado earn a median of $77,090 a year, +3% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $77,090
- vs. U.S. median
- +3% ($74,510)
- Rank among states
- 16 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 330
Pay range in Colorado
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $54,650; the top 10% earn over $109,650. Nationally the range is $48,400 to $106,050.
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- Robotics Technicians$74,730 median in Colorado (broader BLS group)
Automotive Engineering Technicians pay in Colorado
How much do automotive engineering technicians make in Colorado?
The median is $77,090 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $54,650 and the top 10% earn over $109,650. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Colorado a good state for automotive engineering technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 16 of 44 (+3% vs. the national median of $74,510). Living costs are not included.