Machinists Salary in Colorado
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 9 metro areas • Colorado
Machinists in Colorado earn a median salary of $55,060 per year on average across 9 metro and nonmetro areas, -1.9% vs the national median of $56,150. An estimated 2,470 machinists are employed across Colorado, with salaries ranging from $47,670 to $62,440 depending on location.
$55,060
Avg median salary in Colorado
$62,440
Highest paying metro
$47,670
Lowest paying metro
2,470
Employed in Colorado
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Machinists salaries by city in Colorado
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder, CO | $62,440 | $54,170 | $79,160 | 290 |
| Denver, CO | $59,640 | $47,980 | $70,730 | 930 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $59,500 | $48,680 | $66,830 | 390 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $58,250 | $46,360 | $73,670 | 350 |
| Pueblo, CO | $52,270 | $48,940 | $65,270 | 80 |
| Greeley, CO | $52,190 | $46,320 | $62,400 | 200 |
| Eastern and Southern Colorado | $51,810 | $46,590 | $59,820 | 60 |
| Southwest Colorado | $51,770 | $43,790 | $60,600 | 80 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $47,670 | $43,160 | $60,600 | 90 |