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How much does a machinist make in Bridgeport?

$63,100a year

Median yearly pay for machinists in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT metro area. That is $30.34 an hour or $5,258 a month.

Hourly
$30.34
Vs. national median
+7%
Rank among cities
39 of 361
Jobs in the area
500
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,270Median: $63,100Highest 10%: $96,230
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$45,270$21.76
25th$50,870$24.46
Median$63,100$30.34
75th$78,990$37.98
90th$96,230$46.26

Other cities in Connecticut

Median yearly pay for machinists.

Hartford, CT$64,320
New Haven, CT$59,780
Waterbury, CT$58,540
Machinist salary in Connecticut Machinist salary in all states

Related jobs in Bridgeport

Same field, median yearly pay.

Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$97,470
Power Plant Operator$95,780
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$87,880
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$82,990
Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker$82,200
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$81,810
Tool and Die Maker$78,960
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setter$66,980
Welder$63,440
Coating$63,360
Salaries for every job in Bridgeport, CT

Frequently asked questions

How much does a machinist make an hour in Bridgeport?

The median hourly pay in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT metro area is $30.34 ($63,100 a year).

Do machinists make more in Bridgeport than the national average?

Yes: $63,100 against $58,750 nationally, 7% more.

How does Bridgeport compare with the rest of Connecticut?

The median in Connecticut is $62,130, so Bridgeport pays 2% more.

Where does Bridgeport rank for machinist pay?

39 of 361 metro areas with data.

How much does a machinist make starting out in Bridgeport?

The lowest-paid 10% make $45,270 or less a year; the top 10% make $96,230 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.