How much does a loading and moving machine operator make in Colorado?
$79,150a year
Median yearly pay for loading and moving machine operators in Colorado. That is $38.05 an hour or $6,596 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.05
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 20
- Jobs in the state
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $68,470Median: $79,150Highest 10%: $81,070
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $68,470 | $32.92 | |
| 25th | $79,150 | $38.05 | |
| Median | $79,150 | $38.05 | |
| 75th | $80,450 | $38.68 | |
| 90th | $81,070 | $38.98 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for loading and moving machine operators.
| 2. Alaska | $93,130 |
| 3. Nevada | $82,920 |
| 4. South Carolina | $80,480 |
| 5. Colorado | $79,150 |
| 6. Virginia | $76,900 |
| 7. Illinois | $75,890 |
| 8. Pennsylvania | $75,240 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a loading and moving machine operator make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $38.05 ($79,150 a year).
Do loading and moving machine operators make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $79,150 against $74,500 nationally, 6% more.
Where does Colorado rank for loading and moving machine operator pay?
Colorado ranks 5 of 20 states.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.