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How much does a machinist make in Boise City?

$60,430a year

Median yearly pay for machinists in the Boise City, ID metro area. That is $29.05 an hour or $5,036 a month.

Hourly
$29.05
Vs. national median
+3%
Rank among cities
88 of 361
Jobs in the area
440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,140Median: $60,430Highest 10%: $88,890
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$39,140$18.82
25th$47,970$23.06
Median$60,430$29.05
75th$73,350$35.26
90th$88,890$42.74

Other cities in Idaho

Median yearly pay for machinists.

Lewiston, ID$62,530
Logan, UT$58,620
Coeur d'Alene, ID$58,340
Twin Falls, ID$57,050
Idaho Falls, ID$53,500
Machinist salary in Idaho Machinist salary in all states

Related jobs in Boise City

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$134,100
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$73,100
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$58,990
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$58,640
Crushing$58,420
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$55,720
Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker$55,560
Multiple Machine Tool Setter$52,070
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operator and Tender$51,190
Welder$50,240
Salaries for every job in Boise City, ID

Frequently asked questions

How much does a machinist make an hour in Boise City?

The median hourly pay in the Boise City, ID metro area is $29.05 ($60,430 a year).

Do machinists make more in Boise City than the national average?

Yes: $60,430 against $58,750 nationally, 3% more.

How does Boise City compare with the rest of Idaho?

The median in Idaho is $58,810, so Boise City pays 3% more.

Where does Boise City rank for machinist pay?

88 of 361 metro areas with data.

How much does a machinist make starting out in Boise City?

The lowest-paid 10% make $39,140 or less a year; the top 10% make $88,890 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.