Machinists Salary in Southwest Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $51,770 -7.8% vs national
Median hourly $24.89
10th percentile $38,860
90th percentile $67,710
Employed locally 80
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,860
    25th
    $43,790
    50th (median)
    $51,770
    75th
    $60,600
    90th
    $67,710

    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 Southwest Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,180
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,460
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $60,170
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $58,360
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $35,120
    Bakers $37,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Southwest Colorado?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Southwest Colorado is $24.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.03 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Colorado above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Southwest Colorado is 7.8% 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 Southwest Colorado?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $38,860 per year in Southwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,790.