SOC 49-9043 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Maintenance Workers, Machinery — Pueblo
Pueblo, CO · 2 metro areas compared
At $64,010, median pay for Maintenance Workers, Machinery in Pueblo, CO tracks the national median of $60,850 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $64,010, median pay for Maintenance Workers, Machinery in Pueblo, CO tracks the national median of $60,850 closely. Pay ranges from under $50,370 at the tenth percentile to more than $85,500 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $62,590 to $65,970.
Employment stands at 40, or 0.7 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Denver records the highest median at $63,500. Of the 259 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 94th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,370 | −17.2% |
| 25th | $62,590 | +2.9% |
| Median (50th) | $64,010 | +5.2% |
| 75th | $65,970 | +8.4% |
| 90th | $85,500 | +40.5% |
| Mean | $66,190 | +8.8% |
Other metro areas in Colorado
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denver | $63,500 | 390 | |
| 2 | Colorado Springs | $60,150 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Pueblo run 3.1% above the national average, so the median of $64,010 buys what $62,085 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 2.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$64,010as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$62,085US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $64,010 a year, 5.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $50,370 to $85,500 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Denver, at $63,500.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Maintenance Workers, Machinery in Pueblo, CO?
The median annual wage is $64,010, or $30.77 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $60,850, so pay in Pueblo, CO is 5.2% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Pueblo, CO earns more than $85,500 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $50,370 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Denver, at $63,500 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 jobs in this occupation in Pueblo, CO. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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