How much does a machinist make in Rhode Island?
$57,760a year
Median yearly pay for machinists in Rhode Island. That is $27.77 an hour or $4,813 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.77
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 35 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 860
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,720Median: $57,760Highest 10%: $82,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,720 | $19.10 | |
| 25th | $49,320 | $23.71 | |
| Median | $57,760 | $27.77 | |
| 75th | $71,820 | $34.53 | |
| 90th | $82,400 | $39.62 |
Cities in Rhode Island
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $58,950 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for machinists.
| 32. Ohio | $57,940 |
| 33. Pennsylvania | $57,810 |
| 34. Indiana | $57,800 |
| 35. Rhode Island | $57,760 |
| 36. Iowa | $57,540 |
| 37. California | $57,190 |
| 38. Florida | $57,140 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a machinist make an hour in Rhode Island?
The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $27.77 ($57,760 a year).
Do machinists make more in Rhode Island than the national average?
No: $57,760 against $58,750 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Rhode Island rank for machinist pay?
Rhode Island ranks 35 of 51 states.
Which city in Rhode Island pays machinists the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $58,950 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.