Machinists Salary in Akron, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Akron, OH

Median annual salary $56,970 +1.5% vs national
Median hourly $27.39
10th percentile $37,610
90th percentile $72,790
Employed locally 860
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,610
    25th
    $46,940
    50th (median)
    $56,970
    75th
    $60,560
    90th
    $72,790

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 80% Median Machinists salary is 20% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Machinists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $101,810
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $85,530
    Bloomington, IL $81,240
    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $80,150
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $78,580
    Barnstable Town, MA $77,650

    Nearby metros — Machinists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Toledo, OH $65,840
    Sandusky, OH $60,450
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $58,010
    Cleveland, OH $57,290
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $57,130
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $56,960

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $42,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $67,710
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,700
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $41,260
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $49,080
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Akron, OH is $27.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.74 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Akron, OH is 1.5% above the national median of $56,150. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Machinists in Akron?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $37,610 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,940.