How much does a machinist make in Pennsylvania?
$57,810a year
Median yearly pay for machinists in Pennsylvania. That is $27.79 an hour or $4,818 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.79
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 12,380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,620Median: $57,810Highest 10%: $77,090
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,620 | $19.05 | |
| 25th | $47,410 | $22.79 | |
| Median | $57,810 | $27.79 | |
| 75th | $63,700 | $30.63 | |
| 90th | $77,090 | $37.06 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $61,280 |
| Reading, PA | $59,550 |
| Allentown, PA | $59,330 |
| Williamsport, PA | $58,250 |
| Lancaster, PA | $56,700 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $56,070 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $55,880 |
| Erie, PA | $55,120 |
| Johnstown, PA | $54,910 |
| York, PA | $53,290 |
| Altoona, PA | $52,660 |
| Lebanon, PA | $52,620 |
| State College, PA | $50,900 |
| Scranton, PA | $49,850 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $48,400 |
| Gettysburg, PA | $46,570 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for machinists.
| 30. Illinois | $58,520 |
| 31. South Carolina | $57,970 |
| 32. Ohio | $57,940 |
| 33. Pennsylvania | $57,810 |
| 34. Indiana | $57,800 |
| 35. Rhode Island | $57,760 |
| 36. Iowa | $57,540 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a machinist make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $27.79 ($57,810 a year).
Do machinists make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $57,810 against $58,750 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for machinist pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 33 of 51 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays machinists the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $61,280 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.