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How much does a machinist make in Cleveland?

$58,240a year

Median yearly pay for machinists in the Cleveland, OH metro area. That is $28.00 an hour or $4,853 a month.

Hourly
$28.00
Vs. national median
-1%
Rank among cities
151 of 361
Jobs in the area
3,980
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,070Median: $58,240Highest 10%: $77,190
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,070$18.30
25th$47,030$22.61
Median$58,240$28.00
75th$64,200$30.87
90th$77,190$37.11

Other cities in Ohio

Median yearly pay for machinists.

Toledo, OH$62,190
Dayton, OH$59,050
Wheeling, WV$58,780
Columbus, OH$57,940
Cincinnati, OH$57,300
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 Cleveland

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Distributor and Dispatcher$99,650
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$78,850
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$74,110
Metal-Refining Furnace Operator and Tender$65,660
Tool and Die Maker$64,070
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$63,840
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$63,260
Pourer and Caster$63,040
Etcher and Engraver$62,580
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$62,200
Salaries for every job in Cleveland, OH

Frequently asked questions

How much does a machinist make an hour in Cleveland?

The median hourly pay in the Cleveland, OH metro area is $28.00 ($58,240 a year).

Do machinists make more in Cleveland than the national average?

No: $58,240 against $58,750 nationally, 1% less.

How does Cleveland compare with the rest of Ohio?

The median in Ohio is $57,940, so Cleveland pays 1% more.

Where does Cleveland rank for machinist pay?

151 of 361 metro areas with data.

How much does a machinist make starting out in Cleveland?

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,070 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,190 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.