How much does a machinist make in Colorado?
$60,200a year
Median yearly pay for machinists in Colorado. That is $28.94 an hour or $5,017 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.94
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,800
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,650Median: $60,200Highest 10%: $84,510
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,650 | $21.47 | |
| 25th | $49,170 | $23.64 | |
| Median | $60,200 | $28.94 | |
| 75th | $74,110 | $35.63 | |
| 90th | $84,510 | $40.63 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boulder, CO | $63,990 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $61,500 |
| Denver, CO | $60,620 |
| Greeley, CO | $58,340 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $57,510 |
| Pueblo, CO | $57,230 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $49,180 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for machinists.
| 18. Arizona | $61,080 |
| 19. Montana | $60,920 |
| 20. New York | $60,920 |
| 21. Colorado | $60,200 |
| 22. Maryland | $59,810 |
| 23. New Mexico | $59,440 |
| 24. Texas | $59,180 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a machinist make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $28.94 ($60,200 a year).
Do machinists make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $60,200 against $58,750 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Colorado rank for machinist pay?
Colorado ranks 21 of 51 states.
Which city in Colorado pays machinists the most?
Boulder, CO, with a median of $63,990 a year.
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.