Machinists Salary in Amherst Town, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Amherst Town-Northampton, MA

Median annual salary $63,970 +13.9% vs national
Median hourly $30.76
10th percentile $46,960
90th percentile $82,620
Employed locally 150
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,960
    25th
    $48,840
    50th (median)
    $63,970
    75th
    $77,300
    90th
    $82,620

    Amherst Town economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,391 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
    Barnstable Town, MA $77,650
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $73,790
    Bozeman, MT $64,420
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $63,600
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $62,890
    Massachusetts $62,420

    Related occupations in Amherst Town, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$74,100
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$46,930
    Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$53,370
    Bakers$37,330
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$54,980
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$61,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Amherst Town?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Amherst Town, MA is $30.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.67 or more per hour.

    Is Amherst Town above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Amherst Town, MA is 13.9% 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 Amherst Town?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $46,960 per year in Amherst Town, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,840.