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How much does a machinist make in York?

$53,290a year

Median yearly pay for machinists in the York-Hanover, PA metro area. That is $25.62 an hour or $4,441 a month.

Hourly
$25.62
Vs. national median
-9%
Rank among cities
237 of 361
Jobs in the area
540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,900Median: $53,290Highest 10%: $75,070
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$42,900$20.63
25th$48,170$23.16
Median$53,290$25.62
75th$64,480$31.00
90th$75,070$36.09

Other cities in Pennsylvania

Median yearly pay for machinists.

Philadelphia, PA$61,280
Reading, PA$59,550
Allentown, PA$59,330
Williamsport, PA$58,250
Lancaster, PA$56,700
Harrisburg, PA$56,070
Pittsburgh, PA$55,880
Erie, PA$55,120
Johnstown, PA$54,910
Altoona, PA$52,660
Lebanon, PA$52,620
State College, PA$50,900
Scranton, PA$49,850
Chambersburg, PA$48,400
Gettysburg, PA$46,570
Machinist salary in Pennsylvania Machinist salary in all states

Related jobs in York

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$74,050
Tool and Die Maker$66,320
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$64,320
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$61,250
Coil Winder$57,550
Welder$55,070
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$52,700
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$51,770
Paper Goods Machine Setter$51,500
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setter$50,310
Salaries for every job in York, PA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a machinist make an hour in York?

The median hourly pay in the York-Hanover, PA metro area is $25.62 ($53,290 a year).

Do machinists make more in York than the national average?

No: $53,290 against $58,750 nationally, 9% less.

How does York compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?

The median in Pennsylvania is $57,810, so York pays 8% less.

Where does York rank for machinist pay?

237 of 361 metro areas with data.

How much does a machinist make starting out in York?

The lowest-paid 10% make $42,900 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,070 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.