ArchitectureUpdated Q1 2026

BIM Manager Salary
in Aurora, CO

Manage Building Information Modeling processes and standards across construction projects. Median salary in Aurora: $100K/year. Data from BLS, O*NET, and H-1B disclosures.

Median salary
$100K
per year
Take-home: $66K

Salary range in Aurora

Entry level (25th)$76,000
Median (50th)$100,000
Senior (75th)$131,000
Top earner (90th)$168,000
Data freshness

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What the numbers say for Aurora

Analysis derived from the salary, COL, tax, and labor-market figures above β€” specific to this role and city.

5% premium vs national median

BIM Managers in Aurora earn approximately 5% higher than the US national median for this role β€” a $5,000 premium on annual base salary. This reflects Aurora's position as a higher-cost labor market where employers must match local wage norms.

Cost-of-living adjusted picture

Adjusted for Aurora's cost-of-living index (112), the median BIM Manager salary buys the equivalent of $89,286 in a US-average-cost city. That's $5,714 less purchasing power than the national median β€” the higher nominal salary doesn't fully offset local costs.

Strong 8.5% annual wage growth

This role's national salaries are growing at 8.5% year-over-year, well above the BLS all-occupations average of ~3.5%. If that pace holds, the Aurora median reaches $150,366 in five years.

Key facts for Aurora

Median salary
$100K
annual
Take-home pay
$66K
after fed/state tax
COL index
112
100 = US avg
State income tax
4.55%
effective rate
Avg 1BR rent
$1,650
per month
YoY growth
+8.5%
salary trend

Salary forecast: Aurora BIM Manager to 2030

Based on BLS 2022–2032 Employment Projections and WEF Future of Jobs Report 2026. At current growth rates, median salary reaches $100K by 2030.

Salary trend & forecast β€” Aurora

Historical (2019–2025) + projected to 2030 based on BLS growth rates

HistoricalProjected
BIM Manager salary trend 2019–2030PROJECTED β†’$84K$91K$99K$106K$113K201920212023202520272029
2026
$102K
projected
2027
$105K
projected
2028
$108K
projected
2029
$110K
projected
2030
$113K
projected

Projections based on BLS Employment Projections 2022–2032 CAGR and WEF Jobs Report 2025. Not financial advice.

YearProjected median salaryvs today
2027 projected$100,000+$0
2028 projected$100,000+$0
2029 projected$100,000+$0
2030 projected$100,000+$0

Projections use compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from BLS occupational outlook data. Actual salaries may vary.

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BIM Manager Salary in Aurora, Colorado: Complete Guide (2026)

The median BIM Manager salary in Aurora, CO is $100,000 per year as of Q1 2026. This figure represents the midpoint of all reported compensation for this role in the Aurora–CO metropolitan area, based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics, H-1B visa disclosures from the Department of Labor, and O*NET occupational data.

Salary range for BIM Manager in Aurora

Entry-level BIM Managers in Aurora with 0–2 years of experience typically earn between $76,000 and $100,000 annually. Mid-career professionals with 3–7 years command $100,000 to $131,000, while senior-level practitioners with 8+ years of experience regularly earn $131,000 to $168,000 or more.

Cost of living in Aurora for BIM Managers

Aurora has a cost of living index of 112 compared to the US national average of 100. Living costs in Aurora are close to the national average. Colorado has a 4.55% state income tax rate.

Education requirements for BIM Manager

Bachelor's in Architecture or Engineering; Revit/BIM expertise. 45% of these roles offer some remote flexibility.

BIM Manager salary in nearby cities

CityMedian salaryCOL index
Aurora (current)$100K112
Denver$106K118
Colorado Springs$95K102
Fort Collins$106K112
Lakewood$109K115
Thornton$103K108