Machinists Salary in the United States
Median annual wage: $58,750 · Median hourly: $28.24 · Employment: 287,050
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,200 | $18.85 |
| 25th | $47,570 | $22.87 |
| Median | $58,750 | $28.24 |
| 75th | $67,700 | $32.55 |
| 90th | $80,010 | $38.47 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 51-4041
- Total U.S. employment: 287,050
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
A closer look
For career planning: entry-level pay (10th percentile) is about $39,200, median pay is $58,750, and experienced pay (90th percentile) reaches $80,010.
Across the United States, 287,050 machinists are employed (— per 1,000 jobs), making this one of the larger occupations in the national economy.
Machinists Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $55,560 | $26.71 | -5.4% | 5,170 |
| Alaska | $77,670 | $37.34 | +32.2% | 120 |
| Arizona | $61,080 | $29.37 | +4.0% | 4,330 |
| Arkansas | $51,140 | $24.59 | -13.0% | 2,150 |
| California | $57,190 | $27.49 | -2.7% | 18,950 |
| Colorado | $60,200 | $28.94 | +2.5% | 2,800 |
| Connecticut | $62,130 | $29.87 | +5.8% | 5,240 |
| Delaware | $62,650 | $30.12 | +6.6% | 310 |
| District of Columbia | $72,900 | $35.05 | +24.1% | 160 |
| Florida | $57,140 | $27.47 | -2.7% | 8,400 |
| Georgia | $52,610 | $25.29 | -10.5% | 6,090 |
| Hawaii | $84,410 | $40.58 | +43.7% | 260 |
| Idaho | $58,810 | $28.28 | +0.1% | 1,070 |
| Illinois | $58,520 | $28.13 | -0.4% | 16,520 |
| Indiana | $57,800 | $27.79 | -1.6% | 14,320 |
| Iowa | $57,540 | $27.66 | -2.1% | 2,880 |
| Kansas | $51,220 | $24.63 | -12.8% | 3,870 |
| Kentucky | $58,660 | $28.20 | -0.2% | 6,040 |
| Louisiana | $61,110 | $29.38 | +4.0% | 4,640 |
| Maine | $59,160 | $28.44 | +0.7% | 1,780 |
| Maryland | $59,810 | $28.76 | +1.8% | 1,380 |
| Massachusetts | $67,270 | $32.34 | +14.5% | 7,080 |
| Michigan | $52,360 | $25.17 | -10.9% | 20,350 |
| Minnesota | $61,140 | $29.39 | +4.1% | 12,500 |
| Mississippi | $55,550 | $26.71 | -5.4% | 1,920 |
| Missouri | $58,710 | $28.23 | -0.1% | 8,380 |
| Montana | $60,920 | $29.29 | +3.7% | 630 |
| Nebraska | $55,860 | $26.86 | -4.9% | 1,810 |
| Nevada | $53,050 | $25.51 | -9.7% | 900 |
| New Hampshire | $61,500 | $29.57 | +4.7% | 1,620 |
| New Jersey | $63,190 | $30.38 | +7.6% | 3,210 |
| New Mexico | $59,440 | $28.58 | +1.2% | 690 |
| New York | $60,920 | $29.29 | +3.7% | 9,400 |
| North Carolina | $55,230 | $26.56 | -6.0% | 8,330 |
| North Dakota | $61,820 | $29.72 | +5.2% | 560 |
| Ohio | $57,940 | $27.86 | -1.4% | 17,110 |
| Oklahoma | $51,120 | $24.58 | -13.0% | 4,230 |
| Oregon | $63,820 | $30.68 | +8.6% | 2,760 |
| Pennsylvania | $57,810 | $27.79 | -1.6% | 12,380 |
| Rhode Island | $57,760 | $27.77 | -1.7% | 860 |
| South Carolina | $57,970 | $27.87 | -1.3% | 3,790 |
| South Dakota | $50,890 | $24.47 | -13.4% | 830 |
| Tennessee | $49,600 | $23.85 | -15.6% | 8,270 |
| Texas | $59,180 | $28.45 | +0.7% | 21,700 |
| Utah | $61,280 | $29.46 | +4.3% | 3,810 |
| Vermont | $62,680 | $30.14 | +6.7% | 220 |
| Virginia | $61,290 | $29.47 | +4.3% | 5,660 |
| Washington | $66,160 | $31.81 | +12.6% | 6,880 |
| West Virginia | $47,350 | $22.77 | -19.4% | 1,700 |
| Wisconsin | $59,110 | $28.42 | +0.6% | 12,700 |
| Wyoming | $63,070 | $30.32 | +7.4% | 290 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for machinists?
The median annual wage for machinists is $58,750 ($28.24 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.
Which state pays machinists the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many machinists are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 287,050 machinists employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do machinists make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $28.24. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.