As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Diesel Engineer in Fort Collins, CO is $117,594, equivalent to $57 per hour, $2,261 weekly, or $9,800 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 Fort Collins, CO vary widely, spanning from $93,935 to $133,821. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($105,210) and 75th percentile ($126,088), while top earners (90th percentile) make $133,821 per year. This $20,878 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, Fort Collins Diesel Engineer often earn 2.9% lower than national averages. However, Fort Collins currently ranks 380 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 $93,935 Fort Collins, CO September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Diesel Engineer Salary $105,210 Fort Collins, CO September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Diesel Engineer Salary $117,594 Fort Collins, CO September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Diesel Engineer Salary $126,088 Fort Collins, CO September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Diesel Engineer Salary $133,821 Fort Collins, CO September 01, 2026
25% $105,210 10% $93,935 90% $133,821 75% $126,088 $117,594 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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