Machinists Salary in Greeley, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Greeley, CO

Median annual salary $52,190 -7.1% vs national
Median hourly $25.09
10th percentile $38,870
90th percentile $73,700
Employed locally 200
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,870
    25th
    $46,320
    50th (median)
    $52,190
    75th
    $62,400
    90th
    $73,700

    Greeley economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,287 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 56% Median Machinists salary is 44% 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 Greeley, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $48,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $82,370
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $57,310
    Food Batchmakers $48,150
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,750
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $55,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Greeley?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Greeley, CO is $25.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.73 or more per hour.

    Is Greeley above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Greeley, CO is 7.1% 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 Greeley?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $38,870 per year in Greeley, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,320.