SOC 51-4041 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Machinists — Eastern Wyoming
Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area · 1 metro areas compared
In Eastern Wyoming, WY the median wage for Machinists is $66,090 a year, which is 12.5% higher than the national figure of $58,750.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Eastern Wyoming, WY the median wage for Machinists is $66,090 a year, which is 12.5% higher than the national figure of $58,750. Half of workers earn between $55,290 and $78,990. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $45,760 and the ninetieth at $94,650.
Employment stands at 70, or 0.8 jobs per thousand held locally. Casper leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $55,250. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 109th of 322 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,760 | −22.1% |
| 25th | $55,290 | −5.9% |
| Median (50th) | $66,090 | +12.5% |
| 75th | $78,990 | +34.5% |
| 90th | $94,650 | +61.1% |
| Mean | $68,820 | +17.1% |
Other metro areas in Wyoming
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Casper | $55,250 | 110 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Eastern Wyoming run 7.3% below the national average, so the median of $66,090 goes as far as $71,294 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 21.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$66,090as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$71,294US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $66,090 a year, 12.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $45,760 to $94,650 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 70 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Casper, at $55,250.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Machinists in Eastern Wyoming, WY?
The median annual wage is $66,090, or $31.78 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $58,750, so pay in Eastern Wyoming, WY is 12.5% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Eastern Wyoming, WY earns more than $94,650 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $45,760 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Casper, at $55,250 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 70 jobs in this occupation in Eastern Wyoming, WY. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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