How much does a machinist make in Syracuse?
$58,650a year
Median yearly pay for machinists in the Syracuse, NY metro area. That is $28.20 an hour or $4,888 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.20
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 141 of 361
- Jobs in the area
- 470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,670Median: $58,650Highest 10%: $77,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,670 | $18.59 | |
| 25th | $46,410 | $22.31 | |
| Median | $58,650 | $28.20 | |
| 75th | $67,250 | $32.33 | |
| 90th | $77,600 | $37.31 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for machinists.
| 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 |
| Binghamton, NY | $55,580 |
| Rochester, NY | $55,560 |
| Kingston, NY | $50,400 |
| Utica, NY | $49,090 |
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Salaries for every job in Syracuse, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a machinist make an hour in Syracuse?
The median hourly pay in the Syracuse, NY metro area is $28.20 ($58,650 a year).
Do machinists make more in Syracuse than the national average?
Yes: $58,650 against $58,750 nationally, 0% more.
How does Syracuse compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $60,920, so Syracuse pays 4% less.
Where does Syracuse rank for machinist pay?
141 of 361 metro areas with data.
How much does a machinist make starting out in Syracuse?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,670 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,600 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.