How much does a machinist make in New Jersey?
$63,190a year
Median yearly pay for machinists in New Jersey. That is $30.38 an hour or $5,266 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.38
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,170Median: $63,190Highest 10%: $90,740
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,170 | $22.20 | |
| 25th | $51,110 | $24.57 | |
| Median | $63,190 | $30.38 | |
| 75th | $79,330 | $38.14 | |
| 90th | $90,740 | $43.63 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Trenton, NJ | $71,290 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $64,400 |
| New York, NY | $62,750 |
| Vineland, NJ | $62,330 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $61,280 |
| Allentown, PA | $59,330 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for machinists.
| 4. Massachusetts | $67,270 |
| 5. Washington | $66,160 |
| 6. Oregon | $63,820 |
| 7. New Jersey | $63,190 |
| 8. Wyoming | $63,070 |
| 9. Vermont | $62,680 |
| 10. Delaware | $62,650 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a machinist make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $30.38 ($63,190 a year).
Do machinists make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $63,190 against $58,750 nationally, 8% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for machinist pay?
New Jersey ranks 7 of 51 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays machinists the most?
Trenton-Princeton, NJ, with a median of $71,290 a year.
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.