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How much does a machinist make in Dayton?

$59,050a year

Median yearly pay for machinists in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area. That is $28.39 an hour or $4,921 a month.

Hourly
$28.39
Vs. national median
+1%
Rank among cities
131 of 361
Jobs in the area
1,360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,910Median: $59,050Highest 10%: $74,970
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,910$18.23
25th$46,330$22.27
Median$59,050$28.39
75th$63,280$30.42
90th$74,970$36.04

Other cities in Ohio

Median yearly pay for machinists.

Toledo, OH$62,190
Wheeling, WV$58,780
Cleveland, OH$58,240
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 Dayton

Same field, median yearly pay.

Engine and Other Machine Assembler$76,480
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$72,090
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$71,600
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$68,080
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$61,530
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$61,050
Tool and Die Maker$61,020
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$55,600
Welder$50,390
Prepress Technician and Worker$50,370
Salaries for every job in Dayton, OH

Frequently asked questions

How much does a machinist make an hour in Dayton?

The median hourly pay in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area is $28.39 ($59,050 a year).

Do machinists make more in Dayton than the national average?

Yes: $59,050 against $58,750 nationally, 1% more.

How does Dayton compare with the rest of Ohio?

The median in Ohio is $57,940, so Dayton pays 2% more.

Where does Dayton rank for machinist pay?

131 of 361 metro areas with data.

How much does a machinist make starting out in Dayton?

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,910 or less a year; the top 10% make $74,970 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.