Machinists Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for machinists is $58,750, or $28.24 per hour. About 287,050 people work in this occupation nationwide. Wages vary substantially by state — from $84,410 in Hawaii to $47,350 in West Virginia.
Wage distribution nationwide
Earnings spread across all U.S. workers in this occupation.
Salary by state
All 51 states with published data, ranked by median annual wage.
| # | State | Median annual | Median hourly | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawaii | $84,410 | $40.58 | 260 | 0.22 |
| 2 | Alaska | $77,670 | $37.34 | 120 | 0.20 |
| 3 | District of Columbia | $72,900 | $35.05 | 160 | 0.12 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $67,270 | $32.34 | 7,080 | 1.05 |
| 5 | Washington | $66,160 | $31.81 | 6,880 | 1.05 |
| 6 | Oregon | $63,820 | $30.68 | 2,760 | 0.76 |
| 7 | New Jersey | $63,190 | $30.38 | 3,210 | 0.41 |
| 8 | Wyoming | $63,070 | $30.32 | 290 | 0.55 |
| 9 | Vermont | $62,680 | $30.14 | 220 | 0.40 |
| 10 | Delaware | $62,650 | $30.12 | 310 | 0.34 |
| 11 | Connecticut | $62,130 | $29.87 | 5,240 | 1.67 |
| 12 | North Dakota | $61,820 | $29.72 | 560 | 0.71 |
| 13 | New Hampshire | $61,500 | $29.57 | 1,620 | 1.29 |
| 14 | Virginia | $61,290 | $29.47 | 5,660 | 0.75 |
| 15 | Utah | $61,280 | $29.46 | 3,810 | 1.19 |
| 16 | Minnesota | $61,140 | $29.39 | 12,500 | 2.29 |
| 17 | Louisiana | $61,110 | $29.38 | 4,640 | 1.30 |
| 18 | Arizona | $61,080 | $29.37 | 4,330 | 0.72 |
| 19 | New York | $60,920 | $29.29 | 9,400 | 0.53 |
| 20 | Montana | $60,920 | $29.29 | 630 | 0.67 |
| 21 | Colorado | $60,200 | $28.94 | 2,800 | 0.53 |
| 22 | Maryland | $59,810 | $28.76 | 1,380 | 0.27 |
| 23 | New Mexico | $59,440 | $28.58 | 690 | 0.43 |
| 24 | Texas | $59,180 | $28.45 | 21,700 | 0.84 |
| 25 | Maine | $59,160 | $28.44 | 1,780 | 1.50 |
| 26 | Wisconsin | $59,110 | $28.42 | 12,700 | 2.34 |
| 27 | Idaho | $58,810 | $28.28 | 1,070 | 0.68 |
| 28 | Missouri | $58,710 | $28.23 | 8,380 | 1.55 |
| 29 | Kentucky | $58,660 | $28.20 | 6,040 | 1.64 |
| 30 | Illinois | $58,520 | $28.13 | 16,520 | 1.47 |
| 31 | South Carolina | $57,970 | $27.87 | 3,790 | 0.89 |
| 32 | Ohio | $57,940 | $27.86 | 17,110 | 1.67 |
| 33 | Pennsylvania | $57,810 | $27.79 | 12,380 | 1.11 |
| 34 | Indiana | $57,800 | $27.79 | 14,320 | 2.42 |
| 35 | Rhode Island | $57,760 | $27.77 | 860 | 0.93 |
| 36 | Iowa | $57,540 | $27.66 | 2,880 | 1.00 |
| 37 | California | $57,190 | $27.49 | 18,950 | 0.56 |
| 38 | Florida | $57,140 | $27.47 | 8,400 | 0.46 |
| 39 | Nebraska | $55,860 | $26.86 | 1,810 | 0.96 |
| 40 | Alabama | $55,560 | $26.71 | 5,170 | 1.33 |
| 41 | Mississippi | $55,550 | $26.71 | 1,920 | 0.89 |
| 42 | North Carolina | $55,230 | $26.56 | 8,330 | 0.91 |
| 43 | Nevada | $53,050 | $25.51 | 900 | 0.31 |
| 44 | Georgia | $52,610 | $25.29 | 6,090 | 0.68 |
| 45 | Michigan | $52,360 | $25.17 | 20,350 | 2.50 |
| 46 | Kansas | $51,220 | $24.63 | 3,870 | 1.46 |
| 47 | Arkansas | $51,140 | $24.59 | 2,150 | 0.89 |
| 48 | Oklahoma | $51,120 | $24.58 | 4,230 | 1.34 |
| 49 | South Dakota | $50,890 | $24.47 | 830 | 0.98 |
| 50 | Tennessee | $49,600 | $23.85 | 8,270 | 1.37 |
| 51 | West Virginia | $47,350 | $22.77 | 1,700 | 1.31 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do machinists make?
The median annual wage for machinists in the United States is $58,750, or $28.24 per hour. Entry-level workers (10th percentile) earn $39,200, and the top 10% earn $80,010.
How many machinists are employed in the U.S.?
About 287,050 people work as machinists nationwide.
Which state pays machinists the most?
Hawaii pays the most at a median of $84,410, followed by Alaska ($77,670) and District of Columbia ($72,900).
Which state pays machinists the least?
West Virginia has the lowest median at $47,350.
Where are machinists jobs most concentrated?
The location quotient measures employment concentration relative to the national average. The highest is Michigan at 2.50×.