How much does a machinist make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $28.25 an hour or $4,896 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.25
- Average (mean)
- $59,320
- Jobs
- 287,050
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,200 | $18.85 | |
| 25th | $47,570 | $22.87 | |
| Median | $58,750 | $28.25 | |
| 75th | $67,700 | $32.55 | |
| 90th | $80,010 | $38.47 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Hawaii | $84,410 |
| Alaska | $77,670 |
| District of Columbia | $72,900 |
| Massachusetts | $67,270 |
| Washington | $66,160 |
| Oregon | $63,820 |
| New Jersey | $63,190 |
| Wyoming | $63,070 |
| Vermont | $62,680 |
| Delaware | $62,650 |
| Connecticut | $62,130 |
| North Dakota | $61,820 |
| New Hampshire | $61,500 |
| Virginia | $61,290 |
| Utah | $61,280 |
| Minnesota | $61,140 |
| Louisiana | $61,110 |
| Arizona | $61,080 |
| Montana | $60,920 |
| New York | $60,920 |
| Colorado | $60,200 |
| Maryland | $59,810 |
| New Mexico | $59,440 |
| Texas | $59,180 |
| Maine | $59,160 |
| Wisconsin | $59,110 |
| Idaho | $58,810 |
| Missouri | $58,710 |
| Kentucky | $58,660 |
| Illinois | $58,520 |
| South Carolina | $57,970 |
| Ohio | $57,940 |
| Pennsylvania | $57,810 |
| Indiana | $57,800 |
| Rhode Island | $57,760 |
| Iowa | $57,540 |
| California | $57,190 |
| Florida | $57,140 |
| Nebraska | $55,860 |
| Alabama | $55,560 |
| Mississippi | $55,550 |
| North Carolina | $55,230 |
| Nevada | $53,050 |
| Georgia | $52,610 |
| Michigan | $52,360 |
| Kansas | $51,220 |
| Arkansas | $51,140 |
| Oklahoma | $51,120 |
| South Dakota | $50,890 |
| Tennessee | $49,600 |
| West Virginia | $47,350 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Honolulu, HI | $84,410 |
| Florence, AL | $82,690 |
| Bremerton, WA | $80,620 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $77,650 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $75,580 |
| Anchorage, AK | $75,040 |
| Seattle, WA | $74,560 |
| Bismarck, ND | $74,090 |
| Boston, MA | $72,060 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $71,620 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $71,590 |
| Albany, OR | $71,300 |
| Trenton, NJ | $71,290 |
| Duluth, MN | $69,440 |
| Washington, DC | $68,850 |
In other countries
Machinist belongs to the international group "Metal working machine tool setters and operators".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter$47,720
- Forging Machine Setter$49,030
- Rolling Machine Setter$50,140
- Cutting$46,330
- Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setter$49,080
- Grinding$46,550
- Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setter$50,620
- Milling and Planing Machine Setter$52,800
- Metal-Refining Furnace Operator and Tender$54,430
- Pourer and Caster$51,810
Frequently asked questions
How much does a machinist make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $28.25 ($58,750 a year).
How much does a machinist make a month?
About $4,896 a month before tax, based on a median of $58,750 a year.
How much does a machinist make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,200 or less a year ($18.85 an hour); the top 10% make $80,010 or more.
Which state pays machinists the most?
Hawaii, with a median of $84,410 a year, followed by Alaska ($77,670) and District of Columbia ($72,900).
Which city pays machinists the most?
Urban Honolulu, HI, with a median of $84,410 a year.
How many machinists are there in the United States?
About 287,050 people work as machinists.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.