Maintenance Workers, Machinery Salary in Colorado: $68,000 Average

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Average base salary, Colorado

$68,000 / year

≈ $5,650 per month · $32.69 per hour

LocationOr metro area

BLS May 2025 state data for Colorado · median $66,500

25th percentile
$59,500Average
$68,00075th percentile
$79,500

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.

Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary by state

Alabama$62,500

Alaska$72,000

Arizona$62,500

Arkansas$57,500

California$71,000

Colorado$68,000

Connecticut$68,000

District of Columbia$61,000

Florida$59,500

Georgia$61,500

Idaho$64,000

Illinois$65,000

Indiana$57,000

Iowa$68,500

Kansas$63,000

Kentucky$100,000

Louisiana$68,500

Maine$58,000

Maryland$60,500

Massachusetts$59,000

Michigan$62,000

Minnesota$65,500

Mississippi$56,000

Missouri$70,000

Nebraska$62,000

Nevada$74,500

New Hampshire$73,000

New Jersey$59,000

New Mexico$49,000

New York$76,000

North Carolina$63,000

Ohio$62,000

Oklahoma$60,000

Oregon$64,500

Pennsylvania$70,500

Rhode Island$71,500

South Carolina$66,500

South Dakota$48,500

Tennessee$66,000

Texas$65,000

Utah$63,500

Virginia$69,500

Washington$73,000

West Virginia$62,000

Wisconsin$66,500

Wyoming$91,500

About this role

Maintenance Workers, Machinery is a professional role in the Installation, Maintenance, and Repair job family, focused on Maintenance Workers, Machinery work. Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Maintenance Workers, Machinerys do

Typical education: Post-Secondary Certificate

Dismantle machines and remove parts for repair, using hand tools, chain falls, jacks, cranes, or hoists.
Reassemble machines after the completion of repair or maintenance work.
Record production, repair, and machine maintenance information.
Lubricate or apply adhesives or other materials to machines, machine parts, or other equipment according to specified procedures.
Install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments, according to production specifications.

Top skills: Troubleshooting Repairing Operations Monitoring Equipment Maintenance Operation and Control Quality Control Analysis

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Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary by industry

Sectors 31, 32, and 33 – Manufacturing

32,470 workers

$66,000

Wholesale Trade

5,730 workers

$61,000

Sectors 48 and 49 – Transportation and Warehousing

5,550 workers

$84,500

Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction

2,690 workers

$70,500

Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services

2,090 workers

$58,000

Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

1,900 workers

$75,000

Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS

1,890 workers

$74,500

Other Services (except Public Administration)

1,880 workers

$59,000

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.

How this role compares

Maintenance Workers, Machinery pays 1% above the average across 52 roles in the Installation, Maintenance, and Repair job family (family average $66,500).

Similar-paying roles in Installation, Maintenance, and Repair

Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$67,000

Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$66,500

Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons$66,000

Medical Equipment Repairer$68,000

Rigger$69,000

Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$63,000

Industrial Machinery Mechanic$71,000

Wind Turbine Service Technician$71,500

Automotive Body and Related Repairers$62,000

Millwright$72,000

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Maintenance Workers, Machinery make?

The average base salary for a Maintenance Workers, Machinery in the United States is $67,000 per year, or about $32.21 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $50,500 and $78,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Installation, Maintenance, and Repair roles?

The Installation, Maintenance, and Repair job family averages $66,500 across 52 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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