Machinists salary in United States
The median machinists salary is $58,750 a year, from official US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) data · updated May 2025.
Pay distribution · p10 to p90
Machinists salary by region
Pay trend
Up 8.6% from 2023 to 2025.
Source: US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) · updated May 2025 · methodology
Machinists salary FAQs
What is the average Machinists salary in United States?
The median Machinists salary in United States is $58,750 per year, based on US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) (updated May 2025). Half of machinistss earn more than this and half earn less.
How much does a Machinists earn per year in the US?
Pay typically ranges from about $39,200 for lower earners (10th percentile) to $80,010 for top earners (90th percentile), with a median of $58,750.
Do Machinists salaries vary by region in the US?
Yes. Pay varies across United States - Massachusetts is among the highest at $67,270, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.
Where does this Machinists salary data come from?
These figures come from official statistics - US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.