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How much does a machinist make in Vallejo?

$59,850a year

Median yearly pay for machinists in the Vallejo, CA metro area. That is $28.77 an hour or $4,988 a month.

Hourly
$28.77
Vs. national median
+2%
Rank among cities
106 of 361
Jobs in the area
150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,890Median: $59,850Highest 10%: $93,580
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$46,890$22.54
25th$51,020$24.53
Median$59,850$28.77
75th$78,030$37.51
90th$93,580$44.99

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for machinists.

San Francisco, CA$67,750
San Jose, CA$63,540
San Diego, CA$61,420
Santa Maria, CA$58,690
Sacramento, CA$57,900
Oxnard, CA$56,530
Salinas, CA$56,490
Santa Rosa, CA$56,200
Modesto, CA$55,950
Los Angeles, CA$55,660
Redding, CA$55,260
Fresno, CA$54,580
San Luis Obispo, CA$53,510
Santa Cruz, CA$51,420
Stockton, CA$50,920
Bakersfield, CA$50,680
Visalia, CA$49,750
Riverside, CA$49,440
Machinist salary in California Machinist salary in all states

Related jobs in Vallejo

Same field, median yearly pay.

Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$123,200
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$106,200
Petroleum Pump System Operator$103,000
Separating$82,440
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$80,600
Welder$63,860
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$63,790
Coating$59,930
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$59,740
Extruding$59,110
Salaries for every job in Vallejo, CA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a machinist make an hour in Vallejo?

The median hourly pay in the Vallejo, CA metro area is $28.77 ($59,850 a year).

Do machinists make more in Vallejo than the national average?

Yes: $59,850 against $58,750 nationally, 2% more.

How does Vallejo compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $57,190, so Vallejo pays 5% more.

Where does Vallejo rank for machinist pay?

106 of 361 metro areas with data.

How much does a machinist make starting out in Vallejo?

The lowest-paid 10% make $46,890 or less a year; the top 10% make $93,580 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.