Engineering Aurora, CO Pop. 386,261

Civil Engineer Salary in Aurora, Colorado

The median civil engineer salary in Aurora, CO is $94,437 per year, which is 5.0% above the national median and 0.0% above the Colorado state average.

City Median
$94,437
vs State Avg
+$0
vs National
+$4,497
Cost of Living
105%

Civil Engineer Salary in Aurora by Experience

In Aurora, an entry-level civil engineer earns around $65,100, while experienced professionals earn up to $136,500 per year. The local cost of living index is 105% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$65,100
+$3,100 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$94,500
+$4,500 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$136,500
+$6,500 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Aurora, CO

Percentile Aurora
10th Percentile $63,420
25th Percentile $76,860
Median (50th) $94,437
75th Percentile $119,700
90th Percentile $145,530

Civil Engineer Salary in Other Colorado Cities

Boulder, CO
$115,123
Pop. 105,673
Denver, CO
$100,733
Pop. 715,522
Fort Collins, CO
$95,336
Pop. 169,810
Colorado Springs, CO
$89,940
Pop. 478,961

How to Become a Civil Engineer in Aurora

Education

Most civil engineer positions require a bachelor's degree. Aurora and the surrounding Colorado area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

AutoCADStructural AnalysisProject ManagementGISConstruction ManagementPE License

Job Outlook

Nationally, civil engineer employment is projected to grow 5% over the next decade (faster than average). Demand in Aurora may vary based on local industry and population growth.