Machinists Salary in Boise City, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boise City, ID

Median annual salary $61,110 +8.8% vs national
Median hourly $29.38
10th percentile $42,760
90th percentile $84,640
Employed locally 460
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,760
    25th
    $47,920
    50th (median)
    $61,110
    75th
    $74,410
    90th
    $84,640

    Boise City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,694 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $63,600
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $61,940
    Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA $60,150
    Midland, TX $59,230
    Lewiston, ID-WA $59,120
    Idaho Falls, ID $58,870

    Related occupations in Boise City, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,440
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,700
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,980
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $46,330
    Bakers $37,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Boise City?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Boise City, ID is $29.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.74 or more per hour.

    Is Boise City above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Boise City, ID is 8.8% 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 Boise City?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $42,760 per year in Boise City, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,920.