Machinists Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $59,640 +6.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.67
10th percentile $42,160
90th percentile $79,800
Employed locally 930
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,160
    25th
    $47,980
    50th (median)
    $59,640
    75th
    $70,730
    90th
    $79,800

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 58% Median Machinists salary is 42% 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 Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $79,570
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $46,010
    Bakers $39,460
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $58,180
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $47,440
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Denver?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Denver, CO is $28.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.63 or more per hour.

    Is Denver above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Denver, CO is 6.2% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $42,160 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,980.