How much does a machinist make in Phoenix?
$61,270a year
Median yearly pay for machinists in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $29.46 an hour or $5,106 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.46
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 73 of 361
- Jobs in the area
- 3,230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,800Median: $61,270Highest 10%: $76,090
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,800 | $19.62 | |
| 25th | $49,500 | $23.80 | |
| Median | $61,270 | $29.46 | |
| 75th | $68,640 | $33.00 | |
| 90th | $76,090 | $36.58 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for machinists.
| Flagstaff, AZ | $71,620 |
| Yuma, AZ | $57,820 |
| Tucson, AZ | $55,700 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $49,930 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $49,210 |
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Salaries for every job in Phoenix, AZFrequently asked questions
How much does a machinist make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $29.46 ($61,270 a year).
Do machinists make more in Phoenix than the national average?
Yes: $61,270 against $58,750 nationally, 4% more.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $61,080, so Phoenix pays 0% more.
Where does Phoenix rank for machinist pay?
73 of 361 metro areas with data.
How much does a machinist make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,090 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.