Advertisement
Machinists average salary by city in Colorado
- Boulder$71,010
- Denver$64,370
- Fort Collins$61,100
- Greeley$60,720
- Colorado Springs$58,730
- Pueblo$58,640
- Grand Junction$52,190
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder | $71,010 | $63,990 | $55,070 | $56,370 | 105 |
| Denver | $64,370 | $60,620 | $51,120 | $51,777 | 106 |
| Fort Collins | $61,100 | $61,500 | $48,590 | $49,294 | 101 |
| Greeley | $60,720 | $58,340 | $48,040 | $49,005 | 100 |
| Colorado Springs | $58,730 | $57,510 | $47,900 | $47,494 | 101 |
| Pueblo | $58,640 | $57,230 | $50,580 | $47,425 | 92 |
| Grand Junction | $52,190 | $49,180 | $45,780 | $42,527 | 95 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Colorado's FAMLI premium and the flat monthly occupational privilege taxes of Denver, Aurora and a few other cities are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Machinists salary in other states
More about pay in Colorado
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-4041.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.