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Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary in Colorado
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic make in Colorado?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$53,780
Median Annual Salary
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+1.4% vs 2024
$53,510
Mean Salary
$53,780
Median Salary
$25.86
Hourly Rate
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic salary by percentile in Colorado
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Colorado earn a median salary of $53,780 per year ($4,481/month).
This is 2.1% above the national average of $52,683.
Colorado ranks #15 out of 36 states for Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic pay.
Salaries increased by 1.4% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Set up, operate, or tend milling or planing machines to mill, plane, shape, groove, or profile metal or plastic work pieces.
Top Skills
Operations Monitoring
3.88
Operation and Control
3.38
Critical Thinking
3.12
Monitoring
3.12
Active Listening
3.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Mechanical
3.72
Production and Processing
3.57
Mathematics
3.48
English Language
3.48
Computers and Electronics
3.18
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(47.3% of workers)
Salary Range: Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Colorado
Salaries for Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Colorado range from $46,210 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $62,140 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $47,360 and $58,620.
Median $53,780
P10: $46,210P25: $47,360P75: $58,620P90: $62,140
10th
$46,210
25th
$47,360
Median
$53,780
75th
$58,620
90th
$62,140
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$46,210
$22.22
$3,850
25th Percentile
$47,360
$22.77
$3,946
Median (50th)
$53,780
$25.86
$4,481
75th Percentile
$58,620
$28.18
$4,885
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$62,140
$29.88
$5,178
Note: The mean (average) salary of $53,510 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#15
Colorado ranks #15 of 36 states
$52,683
National avg. for Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
How much do Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic make in Colorado?
The median annual salary for Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Colorado is $53,780 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $53,510.
What is the salary range for a Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Colorado?
Salaries for Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Colorado range from $46,210 at the 10th percentile to $62,140 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $47,360 and $58,620.
What is the starting salary for a Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Colorado?
Entry-level Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic positions in Colorado typically start around $46,210 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $47,360 (25th percentile).
What is the hourly rate for a Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Colorado?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Colorado is approximately $25.86 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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