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How much does a machinist make in Cincinnati?

$57,300a year

Median yearly pay for machinists in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area. That is $27.55 an hour or $4,775 a month.

Hourly
$27.55
Vs. national median
-2%
Rank among cities
177 of 361
Jobs in the area
2,890
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,120Median: $57,300Highest 10%: $77,570
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$39,120$18.81
25th$46,700$22.45
Median$57,300$27.55
75th$64,180$30.86
90th$77,570$37.29

Other cities in Ohio

Median yearly pay for machinists.

Toledo, OH$62,190
Dayton, OH$59,050
Wheeling, WV$58,780
Cleveland, OH$58,240
Columbus, OH$57,940
Sandusky, OH$57,170
Canton, OH$57,040
Akron, OH$56,380
Mansfield, OH$54,540
Lima, OH$53,950
Youngstown, OH$50,930
Weirton, WV$46,530
Huntington, WV$46,290
Springfield, OH$37,380
Machinist salary in Ohio Machinist salary in all states

Related jobs in Cincinnati

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$109,800
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$78,820
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$75,880
Plant and System Operator$67,390
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$65,430
Tool and Die Maker$64,270
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$61,460
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$60,820
Separating$56,790
Heat Treating Equipment Setter$56,380
Salaries for every job in Cincinnati, OH

Frequently asked questions

How much does a machinist make an hour in Cincinnati?

The median hourly pay in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area is $27.55 ($57,300 a year).

Do machinists make more in Cincinnati than the national average?

No: $57,300 against $58,750 nationally, 2% less.

How does Cincinnati compare with the rest of Ohio?

The median in Ohio is $57,940, so Cincinnati pays 1% less.

Where does Cincinnati rank for machinist pay?

177 of 361 metro areas with data.

How much does a machinist make starting out in Cincinnati?

The lowest-paid 10% make $39,120 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,570 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.