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How much does a machinist make in Erie?

$55,120a year

Median yearly pay for machinists in the Erie, PA metro area. That is $26.50 an hour or $4,593 a month.

Hourly
$26.50
Vs. national median
-6%
Rank among cities
221 of 361
Jobs in the area
640
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,980Median: $55,120Highest 10%: $83,500
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$39,980$19.22
25th$46,620$22.41
Median$55,120$26.50
75th$62,410$30.00
90th$83,500$40.14

Other cities in Pennsylvania

Median yearly pay for machinists.

Philadelphia, PA$61,280
Reading, PA$59,550
Allentown, PA$59,330
Williamsport, PA$58,250
Lancaster, PA$56,700
Harrisburg, PA$56,070
Pittsburgh, PA$55,880
Johnstown, PA$54,910
York, PA$53,290
Altoona, PA$52,660
Lebanon, PA$52,620
State College, PA$50,900
Scranton, PA$49,850
Chambersburg, PA$48,400
Gettysburg, PA$46,570
Machinist salary in Pennsylvania Machinist salary in all states

Related jobs in Erie

Same field, median yearly pay.

Tool and Die Maker$63,740
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$62,130
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$59,180
Forging Machine Setter$55,250
Welder$49,180
Heat Treating Equipment Setter$48,120
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$47,670
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$47,210
Foundry Mold and Coremaker$46,290
Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter$45,420
Salaries for every job in Erie, PA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a machinist make an hour in Erie?

The median hourly pay in the Erie, PA metro area is $26.50 ($55,120 a year).

Do machinists make more in Erie than the national average?

No: $55,120 against $58,750 nationally, 6% less.

How does Erie compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?

The median in Pennsylvania is $57,810, so Erie pays 5% less.

Where does Erie rank for machinist pay?

221 of 361 metro areas with data.

How much does a machinist make starting out in Erie?

The lowest-paid 10% make $39,980 or less a year; the top 10% make $83,500 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.