Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, SOC 49-3051. Rank and differences are derived from published figures. How we use it.
How Colorado compares
Colorado's median is $57,050, $500 (0.9%) below the U.S. median. It ranks 19th, mid-table among the 50 states and territories with data.
The top 10% earn $83,610 or more and the bottom 10% under $48,160. That range is narrower than the national one.
The average ($61,140) is 7.2% above the median, so a group of well-paid mechanics pulls it up.
About 50 marine mechanics work in Colorado, 0.2% of the U.S. total. For the size of its workforce, Colorado has fewer marine mechanics than the U.S. average (0.12×).
Pay distribution: Colorado vs. United States
Colorado median $57,050
United States median $57,550
- 10th–90th percentile
- 25th–75th percentile
- Median
| Measure | Colorado annual | Colorado hourly | U.S. annual | U.S. hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $48,160 | $23.16 | $36,950 | $17.76 |
| 25th percentile | $49,460 | $23.78 | $46,750 | $22.48 |
| Median (50th) | $57,050 | $27.43 | $57,550 | $27.67 |
| 75th percentile | $75,220 | $36.17 | $66,620 | $32.03 |
| 90th percentile | $83,610 | $40.20 | $79,330 | $38.14 |
| Mean (average) | $61,140 | $29.40 | $58,070 | $27.92 |
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Questions about marine mechanic pay in Colorado
How much does a marine mechanic make in Colorado?
The median is $57,050 a year, or $27.43 an hour (May 2025). The average is $61,140.
Is Colorado a good state for marine mechanic pay?
It ranks 19th of 50, 0.9% below the U.S. median. Living costs are not factored in, so compare with what housing costs where you would work.
How many marine mechanics work in Colorado?
About 50.