Machinists Salary in Fort Collins, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fort Collins-Loveland, CO

Median annual salary $59,500 +6% vs national
Median hourly $28.61
10th percentile $44,390
90th percentile $81,270
Employed locally 390
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,390
    25th
    $48,680
    50th (median)
    $59,500
    75th
    $66,830
    90th
    $81,270

    Fort Collins economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $91,364 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 65% Median Machinists salary is 35% 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 Fort Collins, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$80,160
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$44,770
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$77,290
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$47,160
    Food Batchmakers$36,390
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$60,320

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Fort Collins?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Fort Collins, CO is $28.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.00 or more per hour.

    Is Fort Collins above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Fort Collins, CO is 6% 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 Fort Collins?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $44,390 per year in Fort Collins, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,680.