Machinists Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $52,990 -5.6% vs national
Median hourly $25.48
10th percentile $35,580
90th percentile $81,780
Employed locally 370
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,580
    25th
    $42,020
    50th (median)
    $52,990
    75th
    $70,700
    90th
    $81,780

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 78% Median Machinists salary is 22% 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
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $85,530
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $76,510
    Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $68,520
    Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area $67,320
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $64,510
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $64,450

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $61,210
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,270
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $46,680
    Production Workers, All Other $37,290
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $30,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Albuquerque, NM is $25.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.35 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Albuquerque, NM is 5.6% below 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 Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $35,580 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,020.