How much does a machinist make in New Haven?

$59,780a year

Median yearly pay for machinists in the New Haven, CT metro area. That is $28.74 an hour or $4,982 a month.

Hourly: $28.74
Vs. national median: +2%
Rank among cities: 112 of 361
Jobs in the area: 410

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $40,940Median: $59,780Highest 10%: $82,630

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$40,940	$19.68
25th	$48,960	$23.54
Median	$59,780	$28.74
75th	$75,750	$36.42
90th	$82,630	$39.73

Other cities in Connecticut

Median yearly pay for machinists.

Hartford, CT	$64,320
Bridgeport, CT	$63,100
Waterbury, CT	$58,540

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Related jobs in New Haven

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator	$123,800
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator	$80,130
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker	$78,770
Tool and Die Maker	$77,410
Rolling Machine Setter	$63,210
Welder	$61,630
Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter	$60,340
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter	$58,760
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender	$58,490
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator	$55,520

Salaries for every job in New Haven, CT

Frequently asked questions

How much does a machinist make an hour in New Haven?

The median hourly pay in the New Haven, CT metro area is $28.74 ($59,780 a year).

Do machinists make more in New Haven than the national average?

Yes: $59,780 against $58,750 nationally, 2% more.

How does New Haven compare with the rest of Connecticut?

The median in Connecticut is $62,130, so New Haven pays 4% less.

Where does New Haven rank for machinist pay?

112 of 361 metro areas with data.

How much does a machinist make starting out in New Haven?

The lowest-paid 10% make $40,940 or less a year; the top 10% make $82,630 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.