salary$104,710 a year$50 an hour · median pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$78,930per year
Top pay (top 10%)$167,090per year
Jobs in the area9,130people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford Denver?
OK. Rent of $2,065 a month takes 23.7% 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 Denver, CO?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO area is $104,710 a year ($50 an hour). Most earn between $78,930 and $167,090.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in Denver?
Typical rent of $2,065 a month takes 23.7% 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 Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area.