How much does a machinist make in Buffalo?
$60,650a year
Median yearly pay for machinists in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $29.16 an hour or $5,054 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.16
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 81 of 361
- Jobs in the area
- 1,460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,210Median: $60,650Highest 10%: $80,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,210 | $19.33 | |
| 25th | $47,000 | $22.60 | |
| Median | $60,650 | $29.16 | |
| 75th | $74,180 | $35.66 | |
| 90th | $80,400 | $38.65 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for machinists.
| Albany, NY | $63,970 |
| Ithaca, NY | $62,810 |
| New York, NY | $62,750 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $62,000 |
| 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 Buffalo, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a machinist make an hour in Buffalo?
The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $29.16 ($60,650 a year).
Do machinists make more in Buffalo than the national average?
Yes: $60,650 against $58,750 nationally, 3% more.
How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $60,920, so Buffalo pays 0% more.
Where does Buffalo rank for machinist pay?
81 of 361 metro areas with data.
How much does a machinist make starting out in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,210 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,400 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.