Machinists Salary in Eastern and Southern Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $51,810 -7.7% vs national
Median hourly $24.91
10th percentile $40,840
90th percentile $64,380
Employed locally 60
National median $56,150

Compare Machinists salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Eastern and Southern Colorado stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Machinists
in
Eastern and Southern Colorado
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,840
    25th
    $46,590
    50th (median)
    $51,810
    75th
    $59,820
    90th
    $64,380

    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

    Related occupations in Eastern and Southern Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $74,950
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $37,760
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,210
    Butchers and Meat Cutters $37,750
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $49,730
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $50,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Eastern and Southern Colorado?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Eastern and Southern Colorado is $24.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.67 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern and Southern Colorado above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Eastern and Southern Colorado is 7.7% below 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 Eastern and Southern Colorado?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $40,840 per year in Eastern and Southern Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,590.