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How much does a machinist make in Lewiston?

$62,530a year

Median yearly pay for machinists in the Lewiston, ID-WA metro area. That is $30.06 an hour or $5,211 a month.

Hourly
$30.06
Vs. national median
+6%
Rank among cities
50 of 361
Jobs in the area
60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,520Median: $62,530Highest 10%: $74,370
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$39,520$19.00
25th$46,450$22.33
Median$62,530$30.06
75th$72,950$35.07
90th$74,370$35.75

Other cities in Idaho

Median yearly pay for machinists.

Boise City, ID$60,430
Logan, UT$58,620
Coeur d'Alene, ID$58,340
Twin Falls, ID$57,050
Idaho Falls, ID$53,500
Machinist salary in Idaho Machinist salary in all states

Related jobs in Lewiston

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$73,990
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$62,000
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$61,830
Welder$55,890
Helpers--Production Worker$49,680
Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$46,710
Grinding$45,130
Inspector$43,790
Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$43,750
Molding$42,390
Salaries for every job in Lewiston, ID

Frequently asked questions

How much does a machinist make an hour in Lewiston?

The median hourly pay in the Lewiston, ID-WA metro area is $30.06 ($62,530 a year).

Do machinists make more in Lewiston than the national average?

Yes: $62,530 against $58,750 nationally, 6% more.

How does Lewiston compare with the rest of Idaho?

The median in Idaho is $58,810, so Lewiston pays 6% more.

Where does Lewiston rank for machinist pay?

50 of 361 metro areas with data.

How much does a machinist make starting out in Lewiston?

The lowest-paid 10% make $39,520 or less a year; the top 10% make $74,370 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.