Machinist salary in the United States

How much does a Machinist make in the United States?

Median base salary

Government data

$58,750

Median $58,750
Low $39,200High $80,010

Based on 287,050 workers surveyed from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in United States (updated July 31, 2026).

Salary range

10th percentile
$39,200
25th percentile
$47,570
75th percentile
$67,700
90th percentile
$80,010

Highest paying cities for Machinist

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