Petroleum Engineers Salary in Colorado
Petroleum Engineers in Colorado earn a median of $172,190 a year, +19% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $172,190
- vs. U.S. median
- +19% ($144,910)
- Rank among states
- 3 of 16
- Jobs in the state
- 1,390
Pay range in Colorado
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $92,590; the top 10% earn over $264,960. Nationally the range is $81,440 to $253,200.
States ranked near Colorado
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- Water/Wastewater Engineers$101,420 median in Colorado (broader BLS group)
- Water Resource Specialists$152,730 median in Colorado (broader BLS group)
- Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar$132,590 median in Colorado (broader BLS group)
- Wind Energy Engineers$132,590 median in Colorado (broader BLS group)
Petroleum Engineers pay in Colorado
How much do petroleum engineers make in Colorado?
The median is $172,190 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $92,590 and the top 10% earn over $264,960. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Colorado a good state for petroleum engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 3 of 16 (+19% vs. the national median of $144,910). Living costs are not included.