SOC 51-4041 · May 2025 · United States
Machinists
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Machinists across the United States is $58,750 per year, measured over 287,050 jobs. The highest state median is in Hawaii, at $84,410.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Machinists
Pay for this occupation varies by 78.3% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Hawaii pays $84,410 and West Virginia pays $47,350.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawaii | $84,410 | 260 | |
| 2 | Alaska | $77,670 | 120 | |
| 3 | District of Columbia | $72,900 | 160 | |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $67,270 | 7,080 | |
| 5 | Washington | $66,160 | 6,880 | |
| 6 | Oregon | $63,820 | 2,760 | |
| 7 | New Jersey | $63,190 | 3,210 | |
| 8 | Wyoming | $63,070 | 290 | |
| 9 | Vermont | $62,680 | 220 | |
| 10 | Delaware | $62,650 | 310 |
States with the most Machinists jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 21,700 | $59,180 | |
| 2 | Michigan | 20,350 | $52,360 | |
| 3 | California | 18,950 | $57,190 | |
| 4 | Ohio | 17,110 | $57,940 | |
| 5 | Illinois | 16,520 | $58,520 | |
| 6 | Indiana | 14,320 | $57,800 | |
| 7 | Wisconsin | 12,700 | $59,110 | |
| 8 | Minnesota | 12,500 | $61,140 | |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | 12,380 | $57,810 | |
| 10 | New York | 9,400 | $60,920 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Urban Honolulu | $84,410 | 250 |
| 2 | Florence | $82,690 | 160 |
| 3 | Bremerton | $80,620 | 370 |
| 4 | Barnstable Town | $77,650 | 30 |
| 5 | Lake Charles | $75,580 | 280 |
| 6 | Anchorage | $75,040 | 50 |
| 7 | Seattle | $74,560 | 4,250 |
| 8 | Bismarck | $74,090 | 70 |
| 9 | Boston | $72,060 | 4,870 |
| 10 | Flagstaff | $71,620 | 50 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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