Materials Engineers Salary in Colorado
Materials Engineers in Colorado earn a median of $124,030 a year, +10% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $124,030
- vs. U.S. median
- +10% ($112,860)
- Rank among states
- 9 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 810
Pay range in Colorado
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,710; the top 10% earn over $180,500. Nationally the range is $72,300 to $175,720.
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Materials Engineers pay in Colorado
How much do materials engineers make in Colorado?
The median is $124,030 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,710 and the top 10% earn over $180,500. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Colorado a good state for materials engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 9 of 45 (+10% vs. the national median of $112,860). Living costs are not included.