Salary guide, May 2025
Machinist B pay in Colorado
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The median annual wage for Machinists in Colorado was $60,200 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $49,170 and $74,110.
The Colorado median is $1,450 above the national median of $58,750, both from BLS May 2025.
Broader occupation · SOC 51-4041 Machinists
Machinist B is shown within the broader published occupation. BLS does not separate this plant-specific title, seniority, shift, process or credential. Compare the duties with the SOC definition before using the range.
What should you know about colorado?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $44,650 | $49,170 | $60,200 | $74,110 | $84,510 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $21.46 | $23.64 | $28.94 | $35.63 | $40.63 |
BLS estimated 2,800 workers employed in this occupation in Colorado. Location quotient: 0.53.
What should you know about united States?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $39,200 | $47,570 | $58,750 | $67,700 | $80,010 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $18.85 | $22.87 | $28.24 | $32.55 | $38.47 |
What should you know about two BLS releases?
| Release period | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $47,800 | $58,890 | $70,650 |
| May 2025 | $49,170 | $60,200 | $74,110 |
These are two separate BLS estimates from different survey panels. The workers and employers behind them differ, so the gap is not like-for-like pay for the same workers and is not a growth rate. We show no percentage change.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 51-4041 Machinists, Colorado. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 51-4041 Machinists, U.S.. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
What should you know about nearby areas?
| Area | Median | 25th to 75th |
|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $60,620 | $51,120 to $76,050 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $57,510 | $47,900 to $71,910 |
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