How much does a machinist make in Tucson?
$55,700a year
Median yearly pay for machinists in the Tucson, AZ metro area. That is $26.78 an hour or $4,642 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.78
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 205 of 361
- Jobs in the area
- 590
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,220Median: $55,700Highest 10%: $74,280
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,220 | $18.38 | |
| 25th | $47,730 | $22.95 | |
| Median | $55,700 | $26.78 | |
| 75th | $62,670 | $30.13 | |
| 90th | $74,280 | $35.71 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for machinists.
| Flagstaff, AZ | $71,620 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $61,270 |
| Yuma, AZ | $57,820 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $49,930 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $49,210 |
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Salaries for every job in Tucson, AZFrequently asked questions
How much does a machinist make an hour in Tucson?
The median hourly pay in the Tucson, AZ metro area is $26.78 ($55,700 a year).
Do machinists make more in Tucson than the national average?
No: $55,700 against $58,750 nationally, 5% less.
How does Tucson compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $61,080, so Tucson pays 9% less.
Where does Tucson rank for machinist pay?
205 of 361 metro areas with data.
How much does a machinist make starting out in Tucson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,220 or less a year; the top 10% make $74,280 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.