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How much does a machinist make in Worcester?

$64,480a year

Median yearly pay for machinists in the Worcester, MA metro area. That is $31.00 an hour or $5,373 a month.

Hourly
$31.00
Vs. national median
+10%
Rank among cities
28 of 361
Jobs in the area
930
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,790Median: $64,480Highest 10%: $82,270
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$46,790$22.50
25th$56,250$27.04
Median$64,480$31.00
75th$77,780$37.39
90th$82,270$39.55

Other cities in Massachusetts

Median yearly pay for machinists.

Boston, MA$72,060
Springfield, MA$63,090
Pittsfield, MA$61,500
Providence, RI$58,950
Amherst Town, MA$58,360
Machinist salary in Massachusetts Machinist salary in all states

Related jobs in Worcester

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Distributor and Dispatcher$102,300
Power Plant Operator$101,400
Chemical Plant and System Operator$88,510
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$78,710
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$78,210
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$78,150
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$67,190
Tool and Die Maker$61,770
Welder$60,320
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$60,050
Salaries for every job in Worcester, MA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a machinist make an hour in Worcester?

The median hourly pay in the Worcester, MA metro area is $31.00 ($64,480 a year).

Do machinists make more in Worcester than the national average?

Yes: $64,480 against $58,750 nationally, 10% more.

How does Worcester compare with the rest of Massachusetts?

The median in Massachusetts is $67,270, so Worcester pays 4% less.

Where does Worcester rank for machinist pay?

28 of 361 metro areas with data.

How much does a machinist make starting out in Worcester?

The lowest-paid 10% make $46,790 or less a year; the top 10% make $82,270 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.