Machinists Salary in Binghamton, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Binghamton, NY

Median annual salary $53,130 -5.4% vs national
Median hourly $25.54
10th percentile $36,370
90th percentile $67,010
Employed locally 160
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,370
    25th
    $46,460
    50th (median)
    $53,130
    75th
    $59,410
    90th
    $67,010

    Binghamton economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,347 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 84% Median Machinists salary is 16% 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
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $64,080
    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

    Related occupations in Binghamton, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $40,900
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,050
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $73,090
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $45,060
    Sewing Machine Operators $40,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Binghamton?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Binghamton, NY is $25.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.66 or more per hour.

    Is Binghamton above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Binghamton, NY is 5.4% 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 Binghamton?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $36,370 per year in Binghamton, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,460.