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How much does a machinist make in Pittsburgh?

$55,880a year

Median yearly pay for machinists in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area. That is $26.87 an hour or $4,657 a month.

Hourly
$26.87
Vs. national median
-5%
Rank among cities
204 of 361
Jobs in the area
2,760
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,930Median: $55,880Highest 10%: $74,540
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,930$18.72
25th$47,330$22.75
Median$55,880$26.87
75th$61,860$29.74
90th$74,540$35.84

Other cities in Pennsylvania

Median yearly pay for machinists.

Philadelphia, PA$61,280
Reading, PA$59,550
Allentown, PA$59,330
Williamsport, PA$58,250
Lancaster, PA$56,700
Harrisburg, PA$56,070
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
Machinist salary in Pennsylvania Machinist salary in all states

Related jobs in Pittsburgh

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Distributor and Dispatcher$102,200
Power Plant Operator$93,870
Gas Plant Operator$81,600
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$76,690
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$73,090
Petroleum Pump System Operator$72,190
Rolling Machine Setter$69,150
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$67,930
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setter$66,500
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$65,480
Salaries for every job in Pittsburgh, PA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a machinist make an hour in Pittsburgh?

The median hourly pay in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area is $26.87 ($55,880 a year).

Do machinists make more in Pittsburgh than the national average?

No: $55,880 against $58,750 nationally, 5% less.

How does Pittsburgh compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?

The median in Pennsylvania is $57,810, so Pittsburgh pays 3% less.

Where does Pittsburgh rank for machinist pay?

204 of 361 metro areas with data.

How much does a machinist make starting out in Pittsburgh?

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,930 or less a year; the top 10% make $74,540 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.