verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Machinist Salary in Colorado

Median Annual in Colorado
$60,200/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$28.94/hr
▲ 2% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Colorado

groups Employed in CO
2,800
public U.S. Median
$58,750
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$58,417 #37 of 51

Machinist pay in Colorado, explained

Machinists in Colorado earn a median of $60,200 per year ($28.94 per hour), which is 2% above the national median of $58,750. Entry-level workers earn around $44,650, while the most experienced machinists reach about $84,510. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Colorado.

Is $60,200 good pay in Colorado?

Adjusted for Colorado's cost of living (which runs 103% of the U.S. average), that $60,200 is worth about $58,417 in national buying power — ranking Colorado #37 for real pay (vs #21 on the sticker number).

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Machinist pay by experience in Colorado

Entry level (10th pct)
$44,650
$21.47/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$60,200
$28.94/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$84,510
$40.63/hr

Machinist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs CO
Colorado (here) $60,200 $58,417
Wyoming $63,070 $68,043 −$2,870
Utah $61,280 $61,984 −$1,080
New Mexico $59,440 $64,460 +$760
Nebraska $55,860 $61,996 +$4,340
Kansas $51,220 $56,868 +$8,980
Oklahoma $51,120 $58,195 +$9,080

Machinist in Colorado: FAQ

How much do machinists make in Colorado?

Machinists in Colorado earn a median of $60,200 per year ($28.94 per hour), compared with $58,750 nationally.

Does Colorado pay machinists well?

At $60,200, Colorado pays 2% above the national median for machinists. An estimated 2,800 work in the state.

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