Machinists Salary in Pueblo, CO

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

Median annual salary $52,270 -6.9% vs national
Median hourly $25.13
10th percentile $38,510
90th percentile $71,140
Employed locally 80
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,510
    25th
    $48,940
    50th (median)
    $52,270
    75th
    $65,270
    90th
    $71,140

    Pueblo economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,250 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 84% Median Machinists salary is 16% 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 Pueblo, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $42,360
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $83,480
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $56,760
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $55,470
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $49,230

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Pueblo?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Pueblo, CO is $25.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.31 or more per hour.

    Is Pueblo above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Pueblo, CO is 6.9% 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 Pueblo?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $38,510 per year in Pueblo, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,940.