How much does a machinist make in Albany?
$63,970a year
Median yearly pay for machinists in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area. That is $30.75 an hour or $5,331 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.75
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 34 of 361
- Jobs in the area
- 580
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,630Median: $63,970Highest 10%: $93,580
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,630 | $22.90 | |
| 25th | $57,110 | $27.46 | |
| Median | $63,970 | $30.75 | |
| 75th | $76,860 | $36.95 | |
| 90th | $93,580 | $44.99 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for machinists.
| Ithaca, NY | $62,810 |
| New York, NY | $62,750 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $62,000 |
| Buffalo, NY | $60,650 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $59,570 |
| Elmira, NY | $59,330 |
| Syracuse, NY | $58,650 |
| Binghamton, NY | $55,580 |
| Rochester, NY | $55,560 |
| Kingston, NY | $50,400 |
| Utica, NY | $49,090 |
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Salaries for every job in Albany, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a machinist make an hour in Albany?
The median hourly pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area is $30.75 ($63,970 a year).
Do machinists make more in Albany than the national average?
Yes: $63,970 against $58,750 nationally, 9% more.
How does Albany compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $60,920, so Albany pays 5% more.
Where does Albany rank for machinist pay?
34 of 361 metro areas with data.
How much does a machinist make starting out in Albany?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,630 or less a year; the top 10% make $93,580 or more.
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.