DOL Median (Boulder, CO)
$78,489
vs National
+11.3%
National: $70,500BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$74,397
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$78,489
+11.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,500
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Civil Engineers in Boulder, CO earns $78,489 in nominal terms, which is 11.3% above the national average of $70,500. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 105.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $74,397 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Boulder, CO
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Aero Solutions, LLC | $97,000 | 1 |
| Siemens Energy Inc | $91,356 | 10 |
| AERO SOLUTIONS LLC A COLORADO LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY | $84,614 | 1 |
| Simpson Strong-Tie Company, Inc. | $82,449 | 7 |
| RETAIL RESOURCES, INC. | $78,000 | 1 |
| WSP USA Inc | $77,022 | 381 |
| Wind Tower Technologies | $74,000 | 5 |
| Arcadis U.S. Inc. | $71,905 | 227 |
| Glenn Frank Engineering, Inc. | $51,979 | 4 |
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How much does a Civil Engineers make in Boulder, CO?
The median Civil Engineers salary in Boulder, CO is $78,489 based on 18 DOL filings.
Is Boulder, CO a good place to work as a Civil Engineers?
A Civil Engineers in Boulder, CO earns 11.3% more than the national median of $70,500, or $74,397 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.