Machinists Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $64,080 +14.1% vs national
Median hourly $30.81
10th percentile $47,430
90th percentile $89,320
Employed locally 560
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,430
    25th
    $54,470
    50th (median)
    $64,080
    75th
    $78,780
    90th
    $89,320

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 74% Median Machinists salary is 26% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $62,870
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $62,320
    Albany, OR $60,960
    Ithaca, NY $60,840
    Kingston, NY $60,490
    Glens Falls, NY $59,760

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $61,590
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $82,190
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $46,550
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $45,340
    Bakers $37,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Albany, NY is $30.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.99 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Albany, NY is 14.1% 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 Albany?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $47,430 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,470.