As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Entry Level Water Resources Engineer in Aurora, CO is $71,412, equivalent to $34 per hour, $1,373 weekly, or $5,951 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Entry Level Water Resources Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Entry Level Water Resources Engineer in Aurora, CO vary widely, spanning from $59,855 to $85,074. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($65,363) and 75th percentile ($78,563), while top earners (90th percentile) make $85,074 per year. This $13,200 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or AutoCAD, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Aurora Entry Level Water Resources Engineer often earn 0.1% higher than national averages. However, Aurora currently ranks 277 statewide for Entry Level Water Resources 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
Entry Level Water Resources Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Entry Level Water Resources Engineer Salary $59,855 Aurora, CO June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Entry Level Water Resources Engineer Salary $65,363 Aurora, CO June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Entry Level Water Resources Engineer Salary $71,412 Aurora, CO June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Entry Level Water Resources Engineer Salary $78,563 Aurora, CO June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Entry Level Water Resources Engineer Salary $85,074 Aurora, CO June 01, 2026
25% $65,363 10% $59,855 90% $85,074 75% $78,563 $71,412 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Entry Level Water Resources 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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