Machinists Salary in Arizona

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Arizona nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $61,200 +9% vs national
Median hourly $29.43
10th percentile $36,450
90th percentile $80,290
Employed locally 60
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,450
    25th
    $49,980
    50th (median)
    $61,200
    75th
    $75,290
    90th
    $80,290

    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

    Related occupations in Arizona

    OccupationMedian salary
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $47,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $75,880
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $61,240
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,790
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $31,720
    Bakers $36,780

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Arizona?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Arizona is $29.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.37 or more per hour.

    Is Arizona above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Arizona is 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 Arizona?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $36,450 per year in Arizona. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,980.