How much does a machinist make in Washington?
$66,160a year
Median yearly pay for machinists in Washington. That is $31.81 an hour or $5,513 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.81
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,880
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,360Median: $66,160Highest 10%: $101,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,360 | $23.25 | |
| 25th | $58,760 | $28.25 | |
| Median | $66,160 | $31.81 | |
| 75th | $80,340 | $38.63 | |
| 90th | $101,100 | $48.61 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bremerton, WA | $80,620 |
| Seattle, WA | $74,560 |
| Kennewick, WA | $68,060 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $66,280 |
| Portland, OR | $64,170 |
| Longview, WA | $63,190 |
| Lewiston, ID | $62,530 |
| Spokane, WA | $60,480 |
| Bellingham, WA | $59,910 |
| Yakima, WA | $59,560 |
| Olympia, WA | $55,660 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $51,630 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for machinists.
| 2. Alaska | $77,670 |
| 3. District of Columbia | $72,900 |
| 4. Massachusetts | $67,270 |
| 5. Washington | $66,160 |
| 6. Oregon | $63,820 |
| 7. New Jersey | $63,190 |
| 8. Wyoming | $63,070 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a machinist make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $31.81 ($66,160 a year).
Do machinists make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $66,160 against $58,750 nationally, 13% more.
Where does Washington rank for machinist pay?
Washington ranks 5 of 51 states.
Which city in Washington pays machinists the most?
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA, with a median of $80,620 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.