Computer Systems Engineers/Architects Salary in Colorado
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects in Colorado earn a median of $139,580 a year, +20% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Computer Occupations, All Other”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $139,580
- vs. U.S. median
- +20% ($116,580)
- Rank among states
- 3 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 11,800
Pay range in Colorado
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $76,140; the top 10% earn over $170,800. Nationally the range is $55,940 to $188,470.
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Computer Systems Engineers/Architects pay in Colorado
How much do computer systems engineers/architects make in Colorado?
The median is $139,580 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $76,140 and the top 10% earn over $170,800. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Colorado a good state for computer systems engineers/architects?
On pay alone it ranks 3 of 51 (+20% vs. the national median of $116,580). Living costs are not included.