Machinists Salary in Grand Junction, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Grand Junction, CO

Median annual salary $47,670 -15.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.92
10th percentile $37,720
90th percentile $66,040
Employed locally 90
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,720
    25th
    $43,160
    50th (median)
    $47,670
    75th
    $60,600
    90th
    $66,040

    Grand Junction economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,485 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 Grand Junction, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,290
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,840
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,960
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $32,950
    Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $52,400
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Grand Junction?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Grand Junction, CO is $22.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.72 or more per hour.

    Is Grand Junction above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Grand Junction, CO is 15.1% 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 Grand Junction?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $37,720 per year in Grand Junction, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,160.