As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Diesel Engineer in Aurora, CO is $121,002, equivalent to $58 per hour, $2,327 weekly, or $10,084 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Diesel Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Diesel Engineer in Aurora, CO vary widely, spanning from $96,657 to $137,698. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($108,259) and 75th percentile ($129,741), while top earners (90th percentile) make $137,698 per year. This $21,482 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or FOCUS, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Aurora Diesel Engineer often earn 0.1% higher than national averages. However, Aurora currently ranks 277 statewide for Diesel Engineer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Diesel Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Diesel Engineer Salary $96,657 Aurora, CO September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Diesel Engineer Salary $108,259 Aurora, CO September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Diesel Engineer Salary $121,002 Aurora, CO September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Diesel Engineer Salary $129,741 Aurora, CO September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Diesel Engineer Salary $137,698 Aurora, CO September 01, 2026
25% $108,259 10% $96,657 90% $137,698 75% $129,741 $121,002 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Diesel Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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About Aurora, Colorado    Aurora (/əˈroʊrə/, /əˈrɔːrə/) is a Home Rule Municipality in the U.S. state of Colorado, spanning Arapahoe and Adams counties, with the extreme southe....More

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