Machinists Salary in Barnstable Town, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Barnstable Town, MA

Median annual salary $77,650 +38.3% vs national
Median hourly $37.33
10th percentile $49,920
90th percentile $97,300
Employed locally 30
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,920
    25th
    $63,570
    50th (median)
    $77,650
    75th
    $93,620
    90th
    $97,300

    Barnstable Town economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,452 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 82% Median Machinists salary is 18% 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
    Hawaii $77,060

    Nearby metros — Machinists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $73,790
    Bozeman, MT $64,420
    Amherst Town-Northampton, MA $63,970
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $63,600
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $62,890
    Massachusetts $62,420

    Related occupations in Barnstable Town, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Bakers $38,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $79,130
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $67,020
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $47,040
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $36,880
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $66,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Barnstable Town?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Barnstable Town, MA is $37.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.78 or more per hour.

    Is Barnstable Town above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Barnstable Town, MA is 38.3% 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 Barnstable Town?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $49,920 per year in Barnstable Town, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,570.