Maintenance Workers, Machinery Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $61,390 +1.5% vs national
Median hourly $29.52
10th percentile $44,520
90th percentile $80,110
Employed locally 350
National median $60,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,520
    25th
    $47,130
    50th (median)
    $61,390
    75th
    $65,170
    90th
    $80,110

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary vs area income 60% Median Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary is 40% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Maintenance Workers, Machinery

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $108,110
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $91,190
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $89,950
    Wyoming $85,830
    Columbus, IN $82,930
    Clarksville, TN-KY $82,290

    Nearby metros — Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Columbus, IN $82,930
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $82,040
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $74,080
    Boulder, CO $67,770
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $66,650
    Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $65,940

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$52,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$83,740
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$60,240
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$64,990
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$73,690
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$71,080

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Maintenance Workers, Machinery make per hour in Denver?

    The median hourly wage for Maintenance Workers, Machinery in Denver, CO is $29.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.46 or more per hour.

    Is Denver above or below average for Maintenance Workers, Machinery salaries?

    The median Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary in Denver, CO is 1.5% above the national median of $60,500. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Maintenance Workers, Machinery in Denver?

    Entry-level Maintenance Workers, Machinery (10th percentile) earn around $44,520 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,130.