2024 wage data not published for civil engineers in Colorado
The Bureau of Labor Statistics suppresses wage estimates when the surveyed cell has too few employers to publish a figure without revealing individual firm pay. The privacy redaction happens upstream, before the data reaches us.
BLS still reports an estimated 13,510 workers in this role in Colorado in 2024.
Use national figures and adjacent states below as a reference, or check BLS confidentiality rules for context.
Salary distribution
Where Colorado civil engineers fall on the wage curve.
Distribution not available
The Bureau of Labor Statistics suppresses wage percentiles for this occupation and state when the surveyed cell has too few employers to publish without revealing individual firm pay. National figures and adjacent states below remain a useful reference.
Civil Engineers in Colorado: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 126 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $96,506. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.
By DOL wage level
DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.
| Level | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|
| Level I — entry | 50 | $82,145 |
| Level II — qualified | 39 | $100,225 |
| Level III — experienced | 13 | $114,144 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 9 | $127,200 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Civil Engineers in Colorado. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiewit Engineering Group Inc. | Geotechnical Engineer | 15 | $103,024 |
| AECOM Technical Services, Inc. | Civil Engineering II | 6 | $93,861 |
| Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. | CIVIL DESIGN TECHNICIAN SENIOR | 4 | $118,568 |
| WSP USA Inc. | Associate Consultant, Geotechnical Engineering | 4 | $103,310 |
| Kiewit Infrastructure Co. | Estimator | 3 | $97,000 |
| Engineering Operations LLC | Structures Professional Engineer | 3 | $88,483 |
| HDR Engineering, Inc. | Civil Constructability Engineer in Training (EIT) | 3 | $85,010 |
| Knight Piesold and Company | Staff Geotechnical/Geological Engineer II | 3 | $101,000 |
| Felsburg Holt & Ullevig, Inc. | Advanced Mobility & Electrification Engineer | 3 | $100,500 |
| Walker Consultants, Inc. | Restoration Consultant | 2 | $106,870 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- CIVIL DESIGN TECHNICIAN SENIOR at Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc.$105,185DENVERDecided Dec 24, 2025I-203-25351-491284
- Restoration Consultant at Walker Consultants, Inc.$106,870Lone TreeDecided Dec 11, 2025I-200-25338-459253
- Program Manager at MWH Constructors, Inc.$520,000BroomfieldDecided Dec 10, 2025I-203-25337-454751
- Structural Engineer III at AECOM Technical Services, Inc.$111,180DenverDecided Dec 1, 2025I-201-25325-430641
- Restoration Consultant at Walker Consultants, Inc.$106,870Lone TreeDecided Nov 20, 2025I-200-25317-406339
- Environmental Engineer 3 at CDM Smith Inc.$97,053DenverDecided Nov 18, 2025I-200-25314-393770
- Assistant Project Manager at Flintco, LLC$99,000Lone TreeDecided Nov 14, 2025I-200-25308-371162
- Staff Engineer at CTL Thompson, Inc.$70,117DenverDecided Nov 14, 2025I-203-25308-373733
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.
Civil Engineers pay by experience level in Colorado
Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.
Civil Engineers specialties in Colorado
Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 58 certified offers. The most common variant is Project Engineer at a median of $78,134.
| Specialty | Top employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Engineer | Moss & Associates, LLC | 10 | $78,134 |
| Staff Engineer | CTL Thompson, Inc. | 8 | $90,760 |
| Civil Engineer 5 (Geotechnical) | Kiewit Engineering Group Inc. | 8 | $99,325 |
| Structural Engineer | AECOM Technical Services, Inc. | 7 | $111,180 |
| Geotechnical Engineer | Kiewit Engineering Group Inc. | 5 | $100,039 |
| Project Manager | Flintco, LLC | 4 | $112,791 |
| Engineer in Training | Modjeski and Masters, Inc. | 4 | $78,650 |
| Staff Geotechnical/Geological Engineer | Knight Piesold and Company | 3 | $101,000 |
| Field Engineer | Southland Contracting Inc. | 3 | $85,000 |
| Civil Engineering | AECOM Technical Services, Inc. | 3 | $87,006 |
| Roadway Engineer | Kiewit Engineering Group Inc. | 3 | $99,932 |
Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.
Civil Engineers in Colorado, by industry
Median offered wage across 83 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Professional services leads with a median of $90,023.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional services | AECOM Technical Services, Inc. | 76 | $90,023 |
| Energy and utilities | Freeport Minerals Corporation | 3 | $123,000 |
| Finance and insurance | Consolidated Investment Group, LLC | 2 | $95,000 |
| Technology and software | SS Biz Solutions LLC | 2 | $72,030 |
Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.
Wage trend
Median annual wage in Colorado over the past 2 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2024 dollars.
Typical entry
Education
Bachelor's degree
Experience
None
On-the-job training
None
Top skills (O*NET)
- 4.7 / 5
Design
Knowledge
- 4.7 / 5
Engineering and Technology
Knowledge
- 4.5 / 5
Building and Construction
Knowledge
- 4.5 / 5
Mathematics
Knowledge
- 4.0 / 5
Oral Comprehension
Ability
- 4.0 / 5
English Language
Knowledge
- 4.0 / 5
Active Listening
Basic skill
- 4.0 / 5
Written Comprehension
Ability
Common tasks (O*NET)
- 01
Direct engineering activities, ensuring compliance with environmental, safety, or other governmental regulations.
- 02
Test soils or materials to determine the adequacy and strength of foundations, concrete, asphalt, or steel.
- 03
Inspect project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications and safety or sanitation standards.
- 04
Manage and direct the construction, operations, or maintenance activities at project site.
- 05
Compute load and grade requirements, water flow rates, or material stress factors to determine design specifications.
- 06
Plan and design transportation or hydraulic systems or structures, using computer-assisted design or drawing tools.
- 07
Provide technical advice to industrial or managerial personnel regarding design, construction, program modifications, or structural repairs.
- 08
Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography, or other topographical or geologic data.
10-year outlook
Growth 2024 → 2034
+5.0%
Projected annual openings
—
BLS outlook
Growing faster than average
Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034 cycle.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Civil Engineers a growing field?
- BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 5.0% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
- What education is required for Civil Engineers?
- BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.