How much does a machinist make in Washington?
$68,850a year
Median yearly pay for machinists in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $33.10 an hour or $5,738 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.10
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among cities
- 15 of 361
- Jobs in the area
- 620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,820Median: $68,850Highest 10%: $113,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,820 | $23.47 | |
| 25th | $55,540 | $26.70 | |
| Median | $68,850 | $33.10 | |
| 75th | $95,130 | $45.74 | |
| 90th | $113,800 | $54.69 |
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| No other city in the state with data. |
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How much does a machinist make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $33.10 ($68,850 a year).
Do machinists make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $68,850 against $58,750 nationally, 17% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $72,900, so Washington pays 6% less.
Where does Washington rank for machinist pay?
15 of 361 metro areas with data.
How much does a machinist make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,820 or less a year; the top 10% make $113,800 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.