Machinists Salary in Boulder, CO

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

Median annual salary $62,440 +11.2% vs national
Median hourly $30.02
10th percentile $46,630
90th percentile $90,300
Employed locally 290
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,630
    25th
    $54,170
    50th (median)
    $62,440
    75th
    $79,160
    90th
    $90,300

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 61% Median Machinists salary is 39% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Machinists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $101,810
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $85,530
    Bloomington, IL $81,240
    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $80,150
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $78,580
    Barnstable Town, MA $77,650

    Nearby metros — Machinists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $101,810
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $85,530
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $73,790
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $66,320
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $64,200
    Corpus Christi, TX $63,400

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $46,300
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $82,690
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $60,650
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $50,630
    Food Batchmakers $42,340
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $42,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Boulder?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Boulder, CO is $30.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.60 or more per hour.

    Is Boulder above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Boulder, CO is 11.2% above the national median of $56,150. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Machinists in Boulder?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $46,630 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,170.