Industrial Machinery Mechanics Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $74,620 +17% vs national
Median hourly $35.88
10th percentile $53,460
90th percentile $95,810
Employed locally 360
National median $63,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,460
    25th
    $63,250
    50th (median)
    $74,620
    75th
    $87,000
    90th
    $95,810

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary vs area income 73% Median Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary is 27% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Industrial Machinery Mechanics

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lewiston, ID-WA $93,770
    Fairbanks-College, AK $93,480
    Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $91,990
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $91,430
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $90,600
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $89,420

    Nearby metros — Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Fairbanks-College, AK $93,480
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $86,120
    District of Columbia $85,380
    Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $83,070
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $82,310
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $79,960

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$58,820
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$63,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$86,330
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$65,890
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$56,020
    Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$62,070

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Machinery Mechanics make per hour in Boulder?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Machinery Mechanics in Boulder, CO is $35.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.55 or more per hour.

    Is Boulder above or below average for Industrial Machinery Mechanics salaries?

    The median Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary in Boulder, CO is 17% above the national median of $63,760. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Industrial Machinery Mechanics in Boulder?

    Entry-level Industrial Machinery Mechanics (10th percentile) earn around $53,460 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,250.