How Much Does a Hydraulic Engineer Make in Denver, CO ? (2026 Salary Guide)

Hydraulic Engineer Salary in Denver, CO

As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Hydraulic Engineer in Denver, CO is $61,400, equivalent to $30 per hour, $1,181 weekly, or $5,117 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Hydraulic Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Hydraulic Engineer in Denver, CO vary widely, spanning from $46,765 to $77,183. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($53,740) and 75th percentile ($69,661), while top earners (90th percentile) make $77,183 per year. This $15,921 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Schematic, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Denver Hydraulic Engineer often earn 0.1% higher than national averages. However, Denver currently ranks 279 statewide for Hydraulic Engineer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like MFG Durable to offset market challenges.

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10th Percentile Hydraulic Engineer Salary $46,765 Denver, CO May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Hydraulic Engineer Salary $53,740 Denver, CO May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Hydraulic Engineer Salary $61,400 Denver, CO May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Hydraulic Engineer Salary $69,661 Denver, CO May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Hydraulic Engineer Salary $77,183 Denver, CO May 01, 2026
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What is a Hydraulic Engineer ?

Hydraulic engineering as a sub-discipline of civil engineering is concerned with the flow and conveyance of fluids, principally water and sewage. One feature of these systems is the extensive use of gravity as the motive force to cause the movement of the fluids. This area of civil engineering is intimately related to the design of bridges, dams, channels, canals, and levees, and to both sanitary and environmental engineering. Hydraulic engineering is the application of the principles of fluid mechanics to problems dealing with the collection, storage, control, transport, regulation, measurem...

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    Hydraulic Engineer

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    1 - 3 years experience
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About Denver, Colorado    Denver is in the center of the Front Range Urban Corridor, between the Rocky Mountains to the west and the High Plains to the east. Denver's topograph....More

Denver, Colorado  area prices were up 0.4% from a year ago

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