Machinists Salary in Colorado Springs, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Colorado Springs, CO

Median annual salary $58,250 +3.7% vs national
Median hourly $28.00
10th percentile $37,980
90th percentile $74,420
Employed locally 350
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,980
    25th
    $46,360
    50th (median)
    $58,250
    75th
    $73,670
    90th
    $74,420

    Colorado Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 67% Median Machinists salary is 33% 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 Colorado Springs, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,140
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $46,000
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $35,150
    Semiconductor Processing Technicians $44,280
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $49,080

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Colorado Springs?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Colorado Springs, CO is $28.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.98 or more per hour.

    Is Colorado Springs above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Colorado Springs, CO is 3.7% 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 Colorado Springs?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $37,980 per year in Colorado Springs, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,360.