What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Project Engineer?

We've identified 6 cities in Colorado where Project Engineer jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Platteville (6.5% above average), followed by Keenesburg and Crested Butte. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Platteville $101,521 $8,460 $1,952 $48.81 Keenesburg $101,394 $8,449 $1,949 $48.75 Crested Butte $101,274 $8,439 $1,947 $48.69 Brighton $97,124 $8,093 $1,867 $46.69 Boulder $95,408 $7,950 $1,834 $45.87 Commerce City $95,325 $7,943 $1,833 $45.83 Highlands Ranch $95,141 $7,928 $1,829 $45.74 Castle Rock $94,524 $7,877 $1,817 $45.44 Lafayette $94,376 $7,864 $1,814 $45.37 Parker $93,624 $7,802 $1,800 $45.01

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Project Engineer Salary in Colorado

Q: How much does a Project Engineer make in Colorado?

The average annual pay for a project engineer in Colorado is $95,313 a year — that works out to approximately $45.82 an hour. That is 5.2% above the national average of $90,644. The middle 80% of Project Engineers earn between $67,822 (10th percentile) and $128,285 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Project Engineer Jobs in Colorado?

We found several jobs related to Project Engineer in Colorado that pay more on average. Topping the list is Process Project Engineer at $8,270 (8.7%) above Project Engineer. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Process Project Engineer $103,583 $8,631 $1,991 $49.80 Entry Level Quality Engineer $88,369 $7,364 $1,699 $42.49 Assistant Project Engineer $87,553 $7,296 $1,683 $42.09 Entry Level Construction Project Engineer $86,293 $7,191 $1,659 $41.49 Commercial Construction Project Engineer $84,855 $7,071 $1,631 $40.80

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Project Engineer Salary Comparison by Location

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United States

$90,644

Colorado

$95,313

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How much does a Project Engineer make in Colorado?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average annual pay for a Project Engineer in Colorado is $95,313 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $45.82 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,832/week or $7,942/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing salaries as high as $143,532 and as low as $47,318, the majority of Project Engineer salaries currently range between $77,800 (25th percentile) to $108,800 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $128,285 annually in Colorado. The average pay range for a Project Engineer varies greatly (by as much as 31000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

Colorado ranks number 50 out of 50 states nationwide for Project Engineer salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Project Engineer jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Project Engineer Jobs in Colorado

We've identified 6 cities where the typical salary for a Project Engineer job is above the average in Colorado in Colorado. Topping the list is Platteville, , with Keenesburg, and Crested Butte, close behind in the second and third positions. Crested Butte, beats the average in Colorado by $5,961 (6.3%), and Platteville, furthers that trend with another $6,208 (6.5%) above the $95,313 average.

With these 6 cities paying on average above the average for Colorado, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Project Engineer appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 8% between Platteville, and Parker, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Project Engineer role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Platteville	$101,521	$8,460	$1,952	$48.81
Keenesburg	$101,394	$8,449	$1,949	$48.75
Crested Butte	$101,274	$8,439	$1,947	$48.69
Brighton	$97,124	$8,093	$1,867	$46.69
Boulder	$95,408	$7,950	$1,834	$45.87
Commerce City	$95,325	$7,943	$1,833	$45.83
Highlands Ranch	$95,141	$7,928	$1,829	$45.74
Castle Rock	$94,524	$7,877	$1,817	$45.44
Lafayette	$94,376	$7,864	$1,814	$45.37
Parker	$93,624	$7,802	$1,800	$45.01

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Project Engineer Jobs in Colorado

Analyzing similar jobs related to the Project Engineer job category in Colorado, we found 5 that were relevant. However, none pay more than the $95313 state average for Project Engineer jobs.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Process Project Engineer	$103,583	$8,631	$1,991	$49.80
Entry Level Quality Engineer	$88,369	$7,364	$1,699	$42.49
Assistant Project Engineer	$87,553	$7,296	$1,683	$42.09
Entry Level Construction Project Engineer	$86,293	$7,191	$1,659	$41.49
Commercial Construction Project Engineer	$84,855	$7,071	$1,631	$40.80

About Our Data

ZipRecruiter salary estimates, histograms, trends and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third party data sources.

Infographic detailing Project Engineer salary in Colorado as of August 2026. Shows a bar chart with salary percentiles ranging from $77,800 to $128,285 annually, with the Colorado average at $95,313 per year or $45.82 per hour. Includes a list of the top 10 highest paying cities in Colorado for Project Engineer jobs, with Platteville leading at $101,521 annually.

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