salary$94,840 a year$46 an hour · median pay in the Colorado Springs, CO area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$67,750per year
Top pay (top 10%)$164,520per year
Jobs in the area1,100people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford Colorado Springs?
OK. Rent of $1,901 a month takes 24.1% of the median civil engineer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a civil engineer make in Colorado Springs, CO?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the Colorado Springs, CO area is $94,840 a year ($46 an hour). Most earn between $67,750 and $164,520.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in Colorado Springs?
Typical rent of $1,901 a month takes 24.1% of the median civil engineer salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Colorado Springs, CO metro area.