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Press Machine Operator Salary in Colorado (2026)
$24.42 per hour · take-home ≈ $41,463/year ($3,455/month) for a single filer
Colorado is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Press Machine Operators (4th of 49), with a median about 10% above the national average. Of the 1,400 Press Machine Operator jobs BLS counts in Colorado, the typical worker earns $50,790 a year — though pay ranges from $41,690 for newcomers to $71,800 at the top.
Press Machine Operator pay range in Colorado
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $41,690 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $45,840 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $50,790 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $59,830 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $71,800 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,400 Press Machine Operator jobs in Colorado (occupation code 51-4031, “Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic”).
Gross vs. take-home in Colorado
A median Press Machine Operator salary of $50,790 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Colorado state income tax, a single filer keeps about $41,463 — an effective tax rate of 18.4%.
| Gross (median) | $50,790 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,915 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,885 |
| Colorado state income tax | −$1,526 |
| Take-home (annual) | $41,463 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,455 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Colorado paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Press Machine Operator make in Colorado?
- The median Press Machine Operator salary in Colorado is $50,790 per year ($24.42 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $45,840 and $59,830.
- What is the take-home pay for a Press Machine Operator in Colorado?
- On the median salary of $50,790, a single filer in Colorado takes home about $41,463 per year ($3,455 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.4%.
- How many Press Machine Operator jobs are there in Colorado?
- BLS counts 1,400 Press Machine Operator jobs in Colorado in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Colorado state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Colorado.