SOC 51-4041 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Machinists — Olympia
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA · 9 metro areas compared
The median wage for Machinists in Olympia, WA is $55,660 per year, close to the national median of $58,750 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Machinists in Olympia, WA is $55,660 per year, close to the national median of $58,750 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $48,050 at the tenth percentile to more than $72,470 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $54,260 to $61,010.
Employment stands at 120, or 0.9 jobs per thousand held locally. Bremerton leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $80,620. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 232nd of 345 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,050 | −18.2% |
| 25th | $54,260 | −7.6% |
| Median (50th) | $55,660 | −5.3% |
| 75th | $61,010 | +3.8% |
| 90th | $72,470 | +23.4% |
| Mean | $59,510 | +1.3% |
Other metro areas in Washington
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bremerton | $80,620 | 370 | |
| 2 | Seattle | $74,560 | 4,250 | |
| 3 | Kennewick | $68,060 | 120 | |
| 4 | Mount Vernon | $66,280 | 140 | |
| 5 | Longview | $63,190 | 140 | |
| 6 | Spokane | $60,480 | 520 | |
| 7 | Bellingham | $59,910 | 150 | |
| 8 | Yakima | $59,560 | 180 | |
| 9 | Wenatchee | $51,630 | 130 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Olympia run 7.0% above the national average, so the median of $55,660 buys what $52,019 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 11.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$55,660as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$52,019US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $55,660 a year, 5.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $48,050 to $72,470 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 120 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Bremerton, at $80,620.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Machinists in Olympia, WA?
The median annual wage is $55,660, or $26.76 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 Olympia, WA is 5.3% lower. 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 Olympia, WA earns more than $72,470 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $48,050 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 Bremerton, at $80,620 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 120 jobs in this occupation in Olympia, WA. 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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