How much does a machinist make in Denver?
$60,620a year
Median yearly pay for machinists in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $29.14 an hour or $5,052 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.14
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 82 of 361
- Jobs in the area
- 1,050
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,810Median: $60,620Highest 10%: $84,510
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,810 | $22.50 | |
| 25th | $51,120 | $24.58 | |
| Median | $60,620 | $29.14 | |
| 75th | $76,050 | $36.56 | |
| 90th | $84,510 | $40.63 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for machinists.
| Boulder, CO | $63,990 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $61,500 |
| Greeley, CO | $58,340 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $57,510 |
| Pueblo, CO | $57,230 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $49,180 |
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Salaries for every job in Denver, COFrequently asked questions
How much does a machinist make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $29.14 ($60,620 a year).
Do machinists make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $60,620 against $58,750 nationally, 3% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $60,200, so Denver pays 1% more.
Where does Denver rank for machinist pay?
82 of 361 metro areas with data.
How much does a machinist make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,810 or less a year; the top 10% make $84,510 or more.
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.