Engineering Professor salary in Denver, CO
Based on 10 certified H-1B filings in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Golden, Aurora.
Also listed as: Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Assistant Professor of Engineering
Median salary$62,498
Middle 50%$49.7k–$76.6k
vs. national median−38%comparison median $100,000
Filings10FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $45,564 |
| 25th | $49,723 |
| 50th (median) | $62,498 |
| 75th | $76,610 |
| 90th | $92,567 |
Cost of living
Denver's median Engineering Professor salary of $62,498 is worth about $59,100 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Denver = 105.8).
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado School of Mines | too few | 5 |
| University of Colorado Denver | too few | 5 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | too few | 4 |
| Mid-level · Level II | too few | 3 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 2 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.