How much does a machinist make in Trenton?
$71,290a year
Median yearly pay for machinists in the Trenton-Princeton, NJ metro area. That is $34.27 an hour or $5,941 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.27
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among cities
- 13 of 361
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,200Median: $71,290Highest 10%: $114,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,200 | $22.21 | |
| 25th | $53,730 | $25.83 | |
| Median | $71,290 | $34.27 | |
| 75th | $84,020 | $40.39 | |
| 90th | $114,400 | $55.00 |
Other cities in New Jersey
Median yearly pay for machinists.
| New York, NY | $62,750 |
| Vineland, NJ | $62,330 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $61,280 |
| Allentown, PA | $59,330 |
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Salaries for every job in Trenton, NJFrequently asked questions
How much does a machinist make an hour in Trenton?
The median hourly pay in the Trenton-Princeton, NJ metro area is $34.27 ($71,290 a year).
Do machinists make more in Trenton than the national average?
Yes: $71,290 against $58,750 nationally, 21% more.
How does Trenton compare with the rest of New Jersey?
The median in New Jersey is $63,190, so Trenton pays 13% more.
Where does Trenton rank for machinist pay?
13 of 361 metro areas with data.
How much does a machinist make starting out in Trenton?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $114,400 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.