How much does a machinist make in New York?
$60,920a year
Median yearly pay for machinists in New York. That is $29.29 an hour or $5,077 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.29
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,560Median: $60,920Highest 10%: $84,440
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,560 | $19.50 | |
| 25th | $48,040 | $23.10 | |
| Median | $60,920 | $29.29 | |
| 75th | $74,180 | $35.66 | |
| 90th | $84,440 | $40.60 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Albany, NY | $63,970 |
| Ithaca, NY | $62,810 |
| New York, NY | $62,750 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $62,000 |
| Buffalo, NY | $60,650 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $59,570 |
| Elmira, NY | $59,330 |
| Syracuse, NY | $58,650 |
| Binghamton, NY | $55,580 |
| Rochester, NY | $55,560 |
| Kingston, NY | $50,400 |
| Utica, NY | $49,090 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for machinists.
| 17. Louisiana | $61,110 |
| 18. Arizona | $61,080 |
| 19. Montana | $60,920 |
| 20. New York | $60,920 |
| 21. Colorado | $60,200 |
| 22. Maryland | $59,810 |
| 23. New Mexico | $59,440 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a machinist make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $29.29 ($60,920 a year).
Do machinists make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $60,920 against $58,750 nationally, 4% more.
Where does New York rank for machinist pay?
New York ranks 20 of 51 states.
Which city in New York pays machinists the most?
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY, with a median of $63,970 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.