As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Plastic Engineer in Amherst, CO is $86,766, equivalent to $42 per hour, $1,669 weekly, or $7,231 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Plastic Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Plastic Engineer in Amherst, CO vary widely, spanning from $75,382 to $101,303. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($80,808) and 75th percentile ($94,375), while top earners (90th percentile) make $101,303 per year. This $13,567 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Design Engineering, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Amherst Plastic Engineer often earn 6.2% lower than national averages. 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
Plastic Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Plastic Engineer Salary $75,382 Amherst, CO April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Plastic Engineer Salary $80,808 Amherst, CO April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Plastic Engineer Salary $86,766 Amherst, CO April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Plastic Engineer Salary $94,375 Amherst, CO April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Plastic Engineer Salary $101,303 Amherst, CO April 01, 2026
25% $80,808 10% $75,382 90% $101,303 75% $94,375 $86,766 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Amherst, Colorado    Amherst is a census-designated place and U.S. Post Office in Phillips County, Colorado, United States. The population as of the 2010 Census was 58. Th....More

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