How much does a machinist make in Grand Junction?
$49,180a year
Median yearly pay for machinists in the Grand Junction, CO metro area. That is $23.64 an hour or $4,098 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.64
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among cities
- 311 of 361
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,070Median: $49,180Highest 10%: $68,060
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,070 | $18.78 | |
| 25th | $45,780 | $22.01 | |
| Median | $49,180 | $23.64 | |
| 75th | $62,730 | $30.16 | |
| 90th | $68,060 | $32.72 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for machinists.
| 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 |
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Salaries for every job in Grand Junction, COFrequently asked questions
How much does a machinist make an hour in Grand Junction?
The median hourly pay in the Grand Junction, CO metro area is $23.64 ($49,180 a year).
Do machinists make more in Grand Junction than the national average?
No: $49,180 against $58,750 nationally, 16% less.
How does Grand Junction compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $60,200, so Grand Junction pays 18% less.
Where does Grand Junction rank for machinist pay?
311 of 361 metro areas with data.
How much does a machinist make starting out in Grand Junction?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,070 or less a year; the top 10% make $68,060 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.