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How much does a machinist make in Hartford?

$64,320a year

Median yearly pay for machinists in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT metro area. That is $30.92 an hour or $5,360 a month.

Hourly
$30.92
Vs. national median
+9%
Rank among cities
31 of 361
Jobs in the area
2,680
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,220Median: $64,320Highest 10%: $85,380
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$44,220$21.26
25th$51,100$24.57
Median$64,320$30.92
75th$76,540$36.80
90th$85,380$41.05

Other cities in Connecticut

Median yearly pay for machinists.

Bridgeport, CT$63,100
New Haven, CT$59,780
Waterbury, CT$58,540
Machinist salary in Connecticut Machinist salary in all states

Related jobs in Hartford

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$96,650
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$94,870
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$89,190
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$84,160
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$81,100
Tool and Die Maker$78,060
Aircraft Structure$75,200
Welder$75,040
Engine and Other Machine Assembler$61,340
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$60,210
Salaries for every job in Hartford, CT

Frequently asked questions

How much does a machinist make an hour in Hartford?

The median hourly pay in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT metro area is $30.92 ($64,320 a year).

Do machinists make more in Hartford than the national average?

Yes: $64,320 against $58,750 nationally, 9% more.

How does Hartford compare with the rest of Connecticut?

The median in Connecticut is $62,130, so Hartford pays 4% more.

Where does Hartford rank for machinist pay?

31 of 361 metro areas with data.

How much does a machinist make starting out in Hartford?

The lowest-paid 10% make $44,220 or less a year; the top 10% make $85,380 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.