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Machinists Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Official DataUpdated 2025-05-31
Median Annual

$63,990

Mean: $71,010

~$49,912 est. take-home

Hourly Rate

$30.76

Based on 2,080 hrs/yr

Cost of Living

100

100 = national avg

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Tax Breakdown

Federal Income Tax-$4,255
State Income Tax-$2,156
Social Security-$3,967
Medicare-$928
Effective Tax Rate17.7%

Monthly Take-Home

$4,390

Annual Take-Home

$52,684

Monthly Budget in Boulder

Housing / Rent$1,35031%
Food & Groceries$4009%
Transportation$3508%
Utilities$1804%
Healthcare$2506%
Remaining / Savings$1,86042%
Financial Stress Level
ComfortableGood savings potential
To maintain this lifestyle nationally:$63,990(+0% vs. local median)

Salary Distribution

Where the median falls between the 25th and 75th percentile.

25th %

$55,070

Median

$63,990

75th %

$83,500

Median is in the 31th percentile of the typical range

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About Machinists salaries in Boulder, CO

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for machinists in Boulder, CO is $63,990. This is based on the most recent Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey data.

Salaries typically range from $55,070 (25th percentile) to $83,500 (75th percentile), reflecting differences in experience, employer size, and specialization.

The estimated hourly rate is $30.76 per hour, based on a standard 2,080-hour work year.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a machinists in Boulder?

The median salary is $63,990 per year. The mean (average) salary is $71,010.

How much does a machinists make per hour in Boulder?

The estimated hourly rate is $30.76 per hour.

What is the salary range for machinists in Boulder?

Salaries typically range from $55,070 (25th percentile) to $83,500 (75th percentile).