As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Forensic Engineer in Colorado is $96,580, equivalent to $46 per hour, $1,857 weekly, or $8,048 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Forensic Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Forensic Engineer in Colorado vary widely, spanning from $80,800 to $106,994. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($88,320) and 75th percentile ($102,031), while top earners (90th percentile) make $106,994 per year. This $13,711 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Troubleshooting or Microsoft Office, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Colorado Forensic Engineer often earn 2.0% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 15 companies. However, Colorado currently ranks 13 nationwide for Forensic 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
Forensic Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Forensic Engineer Salary $80,800 CO October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Forensic Engineer Salary $88,320 CO October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Forensic Engineer Salary $96,580 CO October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Forensic Engineer Salary $102,031 CO October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Forensic Engineer Salary $106,994 CO October 01, 2026
25% $88,320 10% $80,800 90% $106,994 75% $102,031 $96,580 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Forensic Engineer ?

Forensic engineering has been defined as "the investigation of failures - ranging from serviceability to catastrophic - which may lead to legal activity, including both civil and criminal". It therefore includes the investigation of materials, products, structures or components that fail or do not operate or function as intended, causing personal injury, damage to property or economic loss. The consequences of failure may give rise to action under either criminal or civil law including but not limited to health and safety legislation, the laws of contract and/or product liability and the...

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Location Jefferson, CO Avg. Salary $104,613 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Agate, CO Avg. Salary $102,457 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Aguilar, CO Avg. Salary $101,938 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Akron, CO Avg. Salary $102,300 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Alamosa, CO Avg. Salary $103,169 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Allenspark, CO Avg. Salary $106,906 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Alma, CO Avg. Salary $105,614 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Almont, CO Avg. Salary $106,196 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Amherst, CO Avg. Salary $101,972 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Anton, CO Avg. Salary $101,888 Date Updated October 01, 2026
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